Côte d’Ivoire

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of Côte d?Ivoire increased substantially by 11.3 percent to reach 12.1 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased substantially by 27.8 percent to reach 12.5 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively small deficit of 399.2 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Latin America and the Caribbean at -1.7 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Côte d?Ivoire were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 18 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 15 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2013, the value of exports of services of Côte d?Ivoire increased slightly by 4.8 percent, reaching 1.0 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 10.8 percent and reached 3.3 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services deficit of 2.2 bln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Cote d'Ivoire