Toiletry imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toiletry by Ethiopia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (789 tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.1 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 | $4.0M | 789 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports toiletry from
India alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 59% |
| France | $661K | 17% |
| Turkey | $275K | 6.9% |
| China | $243K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $185K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $77K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $62K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $30K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $29K | 0.7% |
| United States | $26K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 58% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 19% |
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 19% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 3.1% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 0.8% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 20% below the world average of $6.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported toiletry worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 789 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (17%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toiletry to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3307.41 (58% of the value) and 3307.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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