Tugs and pusher craft imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tugs and pusher craft by Cote d'Ivoire reached $6.6 million in 2024 (691 tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.9 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 | $6.6M | 691 t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 700 t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 450 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 535 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports tugs and pusher craft from
Angola alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $5.0M | 76% |
| Netherlands | $781K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $412K | 6.2% |
| China | $303K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $107K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.61 per kg, close to the world average of $8.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tugs and pusher craft exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $585 thousand of tugs and pusher craft in 2024 (250 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $585K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire tugs and pusher craft imports (HS 8904): 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 8904: Tugs and pusher craft.
Common questions
What is the value of tugs and pusher craft imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported tugs and pusher craft worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 691 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply tugs and pusher craft to Cote d'Ivoire?
Angola was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of tugs and pusher craft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.61 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $8.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tugs and pusher craft to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $41.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export tugs and pusher craft?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $585 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tugs and pusher craft?
The HS code for tugs and pusher craft is heading 8904. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8904.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8904 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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