Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $6.1 million of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.7 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 | $6.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 14.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 97% |
| South Africa | $73K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
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 zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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