Hair product exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hair product by Cote d'Ivoire reached $15.4 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.9 million.
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 | $15.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $476K | 813 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports hair product to
Most of it went to Burkina Faso (19%), Ghana (18%), Mali (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $3.0M | 19% |
| Ghana | $2.8M | 18% |
| Mali | $2.8M | 18% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 10% |
| Togo | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Liberia | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Guinea | $680K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $331K | 2.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $325K | 2.1% |
| Chad | $289K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 53% |
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 35% |
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 12% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 67% below the world average of $5.49, 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.
Hair product imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $1.5 million of hair product in 2024 (726 tonnes). Most of the value came from France (26%), China (21%), Nigeria (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $396K | 26% |
| China | $309K | 21% |
| Nigeria | $190K | 13% |
| Lebanon | $158K | 11% |
| Germany | $81K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $71K | 4.7% |
| United States | $66K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $30K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $24K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $20K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire hair product exports (HS 3305): 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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported hair product worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy hair product from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Ghana (18%) and Mali (18%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average export price of hair product per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hair product from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $476 thousand in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import hair product?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, China and Nigeria. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3305.20 (53% of the value) and 3305.90 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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