Liquid skin wash exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $22.1 million of liquid skin wash in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 125% 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 | $22.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $75K | 168 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports liquid skin wash to
The largest buyer markets were Ghana (18%), Nigeria (17%), Burkina Faso (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $4.1M | 18% |
| Nigeria | $3.8M | 17% |
| Burkina Faso | $3.8M | 17% |
| Guinea | $2.7M | 12% |
| Togo | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Senegal | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $877K | 4% |
| Mali | $527K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $449K | 2% |
| Zambia | $417K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.50, 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.
Liquid skin wash imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.0 million of liquid skin wash in 2024 (955 tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 66% |
| Togo | $137K | 6.7% |
| China | $101K | 4.9% |
| Senegal | $92K | 4.5% |
| Ghana | $91K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $57K | 2.8% |
| United States | $42K | 2% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $14K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire liquid skin wash exports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported liquid skin wash worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid skin wash from Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Nigeria (17%) and Burkina Faso (17%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of liquid skin wash from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $75 thousand in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import liquid skin wash?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Togo and China. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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