Toothpaste imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported toothpaste worth $10.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $10.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 541 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports toothpaste from
The largest suppliers were Nigeria (32%), China (29%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 33% |
| China | $2.9M | 29% |
| France | $1.7M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $756K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $287K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $266K | 2.7% |
| United States | $225K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $121K | 1.2% |
| Latvia | $99K | 1% |
| Italy | $75K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 95% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 4.3% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 38% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
Toothpaste exports from Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported toothpaste worth $1.9 million (790 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (45%), Nigeria (24%), Burkina Faso (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported toothpaste worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Cote d'Ivoire?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (29%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. The peak was 2018 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export toothpaste?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (95% of the value) and 3306.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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