Industrial bar soap imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported industrial bar soap worth $19.4 million (22.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.3 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 | $19.4M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 25.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 9.7K t |
Where Ghana imports industrial bar soap from
Cote d'Ivoire alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13.7M | 71% |
| China | $4.7M | 25% |
| Burkina Faso | $334K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $187K | 1% |
| Turkey | $171K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $107K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $51K | 0.3% |
| India | $33K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.70, 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.
Industrial bar soap exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $2.7 million of industrial bar soap in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Senegal alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.7M | 63% |
| United States | $290K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $202K | 7.5% |
| Togo | $163K | 6.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $139K | 5.2% |
| Niger | $81K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $28K | 1% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana industrial bar soap imports (HS 3401.19): 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 3401.19: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial bar soap imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported industrial bar soap worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial bar soap to Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Burkina Faso (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial bar soap to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2023 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export industrial bar soap?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, the United States and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial bar soap?
The HS code for industrial bar soap is subheading 3401.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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