Sanitary products imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported sanitary products worth $45.3 million (17.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $45.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports sanitary products from
Ghana alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Sanitary products exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of sanitary products by Cote d'Ivoire reached $17.9 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (48%), Senegal (29%), Guinea-Bissau (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $8.6M | 48% |
| Senegal | $5.2M | 29% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.7M | 9.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Liberia | $574K | 3.2% |
| Guinea | $178K | 1% |
| Gabon | $150K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $68K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $52K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $28K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported sanitary products worth $45.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Cote d'Ivoire?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by China (9%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sanitary products to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $45.3 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2023 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export sanitary products?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $17.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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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