Uncoated paperboard imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard by Cote d'Ivoire reached $28.1 million in 2024 (48.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.1 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 | $28.1M | 48.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 43.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 39.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.1M | 64.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 31.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 38.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 32.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports uncoated paperboard from
Most of the value came from France (16%), Sweden (13%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.4M | 16% |
| Sweden | $3.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 9.5% |
| Slovakia | $2.6M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| Ghana | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $963K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $830K | 3% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 32% |
| 4805.11 | Semi-chemical fluting paper | 28% |
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 21% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 8.7% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 3.8% |
| 4805.92 | Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) | 1.8% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 1.4% |
| 4805.12 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported uncoated paperboard worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Sweden (13%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2021 at $46.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4805.19 (32% of the value) and 4805.11 (28%).
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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