Trailers imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $35.4 million of trailers in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.1 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 | $35.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $43.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 11.2K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports trailers from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 40% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 25% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 22% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 5.9% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 4.4% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 2.6% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.45, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trailers exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of trailers by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.7 million in 2024 (541 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (24%), Chad (18%), Benin (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported trailers worth $35.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Tunisia (11%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $35.4 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export trailers?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Chad and Benin. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (40% of the value) and 8716.31 (25%).
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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