Valve imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported valve worth $151.5 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 120% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $151.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $68.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $62.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $38.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports valve from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (34%), Egypt (22%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $50.9M | 34% |
| Egypt | $33.0M | 22% |
| China | $12.5M | 8.2% |
| France | $7.6M | 5% |
| United States | $6.5M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $5.8M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| Norway | $3.0M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 72% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 16% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 3.8% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 3.6% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 2.2% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.16 per kg, 33% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of valve by Cote d'Ivoire reached $5.4 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (33%), Norway (31%), Ghana (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+692% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 33% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 31% |
| Ghana | $406K | 7.5% |
| Australia | $341K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $279K | 5.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $144K | 2.7% |
| United States | $136K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $107K | 2% |
| Benin | $89K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported valve worth $151.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Cote d'Ivoire?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($50.9 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.16 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.9 million in 2017 to $151.5 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $63.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export valve?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Norway and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $146.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (72% of the value) and 8481.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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