Detergent imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of detergent by Cote d'Ivoire reached $36.4 million in 2024 (27.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.4M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.6M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 23.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 17.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports detergent from
The largest suppliers were Ghana (36%), China (23%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 48% |
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 19% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 17% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 11% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 3.1% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
Detergent exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported detergent worth $2.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gabon (45%), Republic of the Congo (13%), Burkina Faso (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $970K | 45% |
| Republic of the Congo | $288K | 13% |
| Burkina Faso | $280K | 13% |
| Ghana | $199K | 9.2% |
| Senegal | $92K | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $54K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $38K | 1.8% |
| Mali | $38K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $35K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $33K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire detergent imports (HS 3402): 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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported detergent worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export detergent?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $34.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3402.20 (48% of the value) and 3402.90 (19%).
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