Toilet paper exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported toilet paper worth $2.6 million (754 tonnes). Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 754 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 743 t |
| 2022 | $809K | 520 t |
| 2021 | $841K | 563 t |
| 2020 | $931K | 519 t |
| 2019 | $736K | 491 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 643 t |
| 2017 | $499K | 352 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports toilet paper to
Mali alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.8M | 70% |
| Burkina Faso | $591K | 23% |
| Niger | $93K | 3.5% |
| Senegal | $56K | 2.1% |
| Gabon | $33K | 1.3% |
| Benin | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 68% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Toilet paper imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of toilet paper by Cote d'Ivoire reached $519 thousand in 2024 (562 tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (34%), China (18%), Tunisia (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $177K | 34% |
| China | $95K | 18% |
| Tunisia | $77K | 15% |
| Italy | $67K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $16K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 2.9% |
| United States | $11K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 2% |
| Greece | $10K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire toilet paper exports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported toilet paper worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 754 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet paper from Cote d'Ivoire?
Mali was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Burkina Faso (23%) and Niger (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of toilet paper from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $499 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 426%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import toilet paper?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $519 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, China and Tunisia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 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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