Tobacco waste imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.6 million of tobacco waste in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
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 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $245K | 451 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $157K | 911 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports tobacco waste from
Mozambique alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 53% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 37% |
| Spain | $382K | 11% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.88. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire tobacco waste imports (HS 2401.30): 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 2401.30: Tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco waste imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported tobacco waste worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco waste to Cote d'Ivoire?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Brazil (37%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tobacco waste to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco waste?
The HS code for tobacco waste is subheading 2401.30. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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