Liquid skin wash imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported liquid skin wash worth $6.3 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $6.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $648K | 433 t |
Where Ghana imports liquid skin wash from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.1M | 65% |
| France | $390K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $379K | 6% |
| China | $359K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $233K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 3% |
| Spain | $100K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $98K | 1.6% |
| United States | $75K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $66K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 50% below the world average of $3.50, 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 skin wash exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported liquid skin wash worth $209 thousand (211 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (44%), United States (37%), Mozambique (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $91K | 44% |
| United States | $78K | 37% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 4.6% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $3K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported liquid skin wash worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by France (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $3.50 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 skin wash to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $648 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 870%. The peak was 2021 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export liquid skin wash?
Yes. Ghana exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United States and Mozambique. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. 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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