Transformer imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $63.8 million of transformer in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $92.9 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 | $63.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $92.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $83.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $71.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $79.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $63.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports transformer from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Morocco (8%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.7M | 40% |
| Morocco | $5.3M | 8.3% |
| France | $4.7M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 46% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 16% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 14% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 7.6% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 6.7% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 3.4% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 2% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, 75% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of transformer by Cote d'Ivoire reached $988 thousand in 2024 (77 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (31%), Burkina Faso (19%), France (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $307K | 31% |
| Burkina Faso | $186K | 19% |
| France | $167K | 17% |
| Mali | $81K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $21K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $19K | 2% |
| United States | $19K | 1.9% |
| Liberia | $16K | 1.7% |
| Central African Republic | $16K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported transformer worth $63.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Morocco (8%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $63.8 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2023 at $92.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export transformer?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $988 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Burkina Faso and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $62.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (46% of the value) and 8504.23 (16%).
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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