Detergent imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported detergent worth $40.5 million (42.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $126.7 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 | $40.5M | 42.4K t |
| 2023 | $45.4M | 48.0K t |
| 2022 | $82.9M | 105.9K t |
| 2021 | $126.7M | 147.2K t |
| 2020 | $74.5M | 139.2K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 106.1K t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 81.4K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 85.2K t |
Where Ghana imports detergent from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.0M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 13% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| India | $910K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $772K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $628K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $594K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 38% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 23% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 23% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 11% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 3.7% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
Detergent exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported detergent worth $22.2 million (30.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13.1M | 59% |
| Burkina Faso | $6.9M | 31% |
| Peru | $1.0M | 4.7% |
| Togo | $458K | 2.1% |
| Niger | $365K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $245K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $66K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $8K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana detergent imports (HS 3402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported detergent worth $40.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $40.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $126.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export detergent?
Yes. Ghana exported $22.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Peru. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (38% of the value) and 3402.20 (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 Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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