Liquid and cream soap imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid and cream soap by Ghana reached $20.6 million in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $26.8 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 | $20.6M | 24.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 37.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 6.6K t |
Where Ghana imports liquid and cream soap from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $17.8M | 87% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $362K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $185K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $177K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $72K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $63K | 0.3% |
| China | $36K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.1% |
| France | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Liquid and cream soap exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported liquid and cream soap worth $297 thousand (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (47%), United States (20%), Cote d'Ivoire (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $140K | 47% |
| United States | $60K | 20% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $48K | 16% |
| Canada | $10K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $5K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.2% |
| Niger | $3K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana liquid and cream soap imports (HS 3401.20): 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid and cream soap imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported liquid and cream soap worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Ghana?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by Malaysia (9%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. The peak was 2020 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Ghana exported $297 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, the United States and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20. 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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