Yogurt and fermented milk imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yogurt and fermented milk by Cote d'Ivoire reached $4.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 987 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports yogurt and fermented milk from
Most of the value came from Ghana (31%), Netherlands (28%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.3M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 29% |
| Belgium | $505K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $287K | 6.8% |
| Ireland | $260K | 6.2% |
| France | $248K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $227K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $52K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $48K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $31K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.90 | Fermented milk products | 55% |
| 0403.10 | Yogurt | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of yogurt and fermented milk by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (43%), Mali (28%), Ghana (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire yogurt and fermented milk imports (HS 0403): 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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt and fermented milk to Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (28%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of yogurt and fermented milk to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Mali and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 0403.90 (55% of the value) and 0403.10 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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