Welded steel tubes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $15.0 million of welded steel tubes in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.7 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 | $15.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 15.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports welded steel tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ghana grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 62% |
| Ghana | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| France | $779K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $504K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $388K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $379K | 2.5% |
| India | $327K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $296K | 2% |
| Canada | $252K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $155K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 44% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 19% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 17% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 6.6% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 3.9% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 3.7% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 2.4% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
Welded steel tubes exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of welded steel tubes by Cote d'Ivoire reached $3.2 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $2.1M | 66% |
| France | $517K | 16% |
| Guinea | $384K | 12% |
| Gabon | $57K | 1.8% |
| Niger | $46K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $26K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $26K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $16K | 0.5% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported welded steel tubes worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Ghana (8%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, France and Guinea. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (44% of the value) and 7306.30 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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