Tobacco leaf imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $113.5 million of tobacco leaf in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $150.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $91.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $149.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $150.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $90.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $115.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $96.2M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $83.7M | 5.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports tobacco leaf from
France alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $109.9M | 97% |
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $382K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $80K | 0.1% |
| Mali | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 97% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco waste | 3.1% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.07 per kg, 103% above the world average of $5.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire tobacco leaf imports (HS 2401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported tobacco leaf worth $113.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($109.9 million), followed by Mozambique (2%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.07 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $5.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco leaf to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.7 million in 2017 to $113.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $150.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $111.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (97% of the value) and 2401.30 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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