Cosmetic imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $70.4 million of cosmetic in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $70.4M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $55.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.3M | 27.1K t |
| 2021 | $54.7M | 27.5K t |
| 2020 | $74.0M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $50.0M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Ghana imports cosmetic from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52.7M | 75% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Togo | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 96% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 2.6% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 0.9% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 0.4% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 88% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Cosmetic exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported cosmetic worth $3.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 66% |
| United Kingdom | $532K | 15% |
| Togo | $128K | 3.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $96K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $79K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 1% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $17K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cosmetic worth $70.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($52.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cosmetic to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $70.4 million in 2024, an increase of 975%. The peak was 2020 at $74.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export cosmetic?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $66.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (96% of the value) and 3304.91 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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