Water-based paint exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of water-based paint by Cote d'Ivoire reached $4.3 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $723K | 2.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports water-based paint to
One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 95% |
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 88% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Water-based paint imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of water-based paint by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (22%), Spain (15%), Ghana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $799K | 22% |
| Spain | $554K | 15% |
| Ghana | $474K | 13% |
| Italy | $438K | 12% |
| France | $434K | 12% |
| Poland | $270K | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $161K | 4.4% |
| Tunisia | $109K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $58K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire water-based paint exports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported water-based paint worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy water-based paint from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Niger (15%) and Benin (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average export price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of water-based paint from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $723 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 497%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import water-based paint?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Ghana. That compares with exports of $4.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (95% of the value) and 3209.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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