Transport containers imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $10.3 million of transport containers in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 7.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports transport containers from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), France (12%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ghana grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 30% |
| France | $1.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 12% |
| Ireland | $946K | 9.2% |
| Ghana | $652K | 6.3% |
| Poland | $416K | 4% |
| Belgium | $333K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $260K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $258K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $257K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 126% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Transport containers exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of transport containers by Cote d'Ivoire reached $5.3 million in 2024 (47.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (33%), Netherlands (28%), Namibia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 28% |
| Namibia | $402K | 7.5% |
| Canada | $329K | 6.2% |
| Angola | $291K | 5.5% |
| India | $289K | 5.4% |
| Ghana | $210K | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | $169K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $73K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported transport containers worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (12%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transport containers to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export transport containers?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Namibia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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