Soap exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soap by Cote d'Ivoire reached $120.3 million in 2024 (156.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $120.3M | 156.4K t |
| 2023 | $116.7M | 147.9K t |
| 2022 | $108.3M | 144.4K t |
| 2021 | $111.2M | 151.6K t |
| 2020 | $95.3M | 137.8K t |
| 2019 | $86.9M | 137.4K t |
| 2018 | $97.7M | 134.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 33.8K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports soap to
Most of it went to Burkina Faso (20%), Mali (20%), Ghana (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $24.4M | 20% |
| Mali | $24.4M | 20% |
| Ghana | $22.4M | 19% |
| Senegal | $15.3M | 13% |
| Nigeria | $8.3M | 6.9% |
| Togo | $6.1M | 5.1% |
| Guinea | $5.1M | 4.3% |
| Mozambique | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Liberia | $1.3M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 53% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 23% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 18% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 67% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Soap imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of soap by Cote d'Ivoire reached $13.3 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Indonesia (47%), France (24%), Greece (5%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire soap exports (HS 3401): 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: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported soap worth $120.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy soap from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by Mali (20%) and Ghana (19%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of soap from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $120.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $93.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import soap?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, France and Greece. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $107.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3401.19 (53% of the value) and 3401.11 (23%).
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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