Cosmetic exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cosmetic by Cote d'Ivoire reached $189.2 million in 2024 (86.4 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189.2M | 86.4K t |
| 2023 | $195.8M | 87.5K t |
| 2022 | $165.8M | 83.6K t |
| 2021 | $163.3M | 80.3K t |
| 2020 | $167.8M | 80.9K t |
| 2019 | $134.9M | 69.5K t |
| 2018 | $153.2M | 75.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 5.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports cosmetic to
The largest buyer markets were Ghana (28%), Mali (12%), Nigeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $52.7M | 28% |
| Mali | $22.2M | 12% |
| Nigeria | $20.7M | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $15.3M | 8.1% |
| Togo | $13.5M | 7.1% |
| Senegal | $11.2M | 5.9% |
| Guinea | $11.0M | 5.8% |
| Liberia | $4.8M | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 96% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 3.3% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0.3% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 0% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 90% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Cosmetic imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of cosmetic by Cote d'Ivoire reached $18.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Togo (47%), France (35%), Germany (3%). Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $8.9M | 47% |
| France | $6.6M | 35% |
| Germany | $558K | 3% |
| Senegal | $424K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $414K | 2.2% |
| China | $260K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $256K | 1.4% |
| India | $251K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $203K | 1.1% |
| United States | $155K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire cosmetic exports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported cosmetic worth $189.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy cosmetic from Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($52.7 million), followed by Mali (12%) and Nigeria (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cosmetic from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $189.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $195.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $146.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import cosmetic?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $18.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Togo, France and Germany. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $170.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (96% of the value) and 3304.91 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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