Vinyl polymer imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vinyl polymer by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $597K | 256 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports vinyl polymer from
Most of the value came from Egypt (34%), China (19%), Tunisia (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.1M | 34% |
| China | $588K | 19% |
| Tunisia | $435K | 14% |
| United States | $306K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $103K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $102K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $93K | 3% |
| France | $92K | 3% |
| Belgium | $90K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $63K | 2% |
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 31% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 20% |
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 18% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 13% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 8.6% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 7% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire vinyl polymer imports (HS 3905): 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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported vinyl polymer worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Cote d'Ivoire?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (19%) and Tunisia (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymer to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $597 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 418%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3905.12 (31% of the value) and 3905.99 (20%).
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