Côte d'Ivoire (CIV)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Côte d'Ivoire - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (CHN) | 3.5% $728.95M | 15.9% $2.74B | 9.2% $3.47B |
| 2 | Netherlands (NLD) | 12.2% $2.51B | 1.8% $316.55M | 7.5% $2.83B |
| 3 | Switzerland (CHE) | 13.4% $2.75B | 0.0% $0 | 7.3% $2.75B |
| 4 | Nigeria (NGA) | 0.0% $0 | 13.4% $2.31B | 6.1% $2.31B |
| 5 | France (FRA) | 4.1% $846.53M | 6.5% $1.11B | 5.2% $1.96B |
| 6 | USA (USA) | 4.5% $922.49M | 4.9% $851.08M | 4.7% $1.77B |
| 7 | Belgium (BEL) | 4.0% $824.92M | 5.0% $862.95M | 4.5% $1.69B |
| 8 | Mali (MLI) | 8.1% $1.67B | 0.0% $0 | 4.4% $1.67B |
| 9 | India (IND) | 2.1% $437.41M | 4.7% $817.40M | 3.3% $1.25B |
| 10 | Germany (DEU) | 4.2% $871.22M | 2.2% $372.84M | 3.3% $1.24B |
- Côte d'Ivoire's total trade in 2024 amounted to $37.8B, with exports of $20.5B and imports of $17.2B, resulting in a trade surplus of $3.3B.
- The nation ranked 71st globally in total trade, 64th in exports, and 73rd in imports for the year.
- The top export category was Cocoa and cocoa preparations, representing 35.0% of total exports with a value of $7.2B.
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation was the most significant import, accounting for 26.9% of total imports at a value of $4.6B.
- The primary export destination was Switzerland, which received $2.8B (13.4%) of Côte d'Ivoire's exports.
- China was the leading source of imports, providing $2.7B (15.9%) of all imported goods.
Exports Profile
In 2024, Côte d'Ivoire's export portfolio was led by commodities. The most valuable export was Cocoa and cocoa preparations, which brought in $7.2B. Following this, the country exported $3.1B worth of precious metals under the category of Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin. The top destinations for Ivorian goods were Switzerland and the Netherlands, receiving 13.4% and 12.2% of total exports, respectively. Another significant regional partner was Mali, accounting for $1.7B in exports.
Imports Profile
Côte d'Ivoire's imports in 2024 were primarily driven by industrial and energy needs. The largest import category was Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, with a total value of $4.6B. Machinery and mechanical appliances also represented a substantial import, valued at $1.6B. The main sources of imports were China, which supplied 15.9% of the total, and Nigeria, which accounted for 13.4% or $2.3B.
Exports
Côte d'Ivoire - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Côte d'Ivoire - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Côte d'Ivoire - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Côte d'Ivoire - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.