Retail laundry detergent imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Cote d'Ivoire reached $17.6 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.8 million.
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 | $17.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports retail laundry detergent from
Ghana alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported retail laundry detergent worth $527 thousand (425 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (34%), Gabon (31%), Ghana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $179K | 34% |
| Gabon | $162K | 31% |
| Ghana | $64K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $22K | 4.2% |
| Guinea | $22K | 4.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $16K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $14K | 2.6% |
| Mali | $10K | 1.9% |
| Niger | $10K | 1.8% |
| Senegal | $9K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported retail laundry detergent worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2023 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $527 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Gabon and Ghana. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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