Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $3.7 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.2 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 | $3.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 6.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports zinc-coated steel wire from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 75% |
| India | $355K | 9.7% |
| Togo | $163K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $161K | 4.4% |
| France | $158K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $92K | 2.5% |
| Luxembourg | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (10%) and Togo (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.08 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 wire to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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