Retail laundry detergent exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $15.0 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $989K | 1.8K t |
Where Ghana exports retail laundry detergent to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13.0M | 87% |
| Peru | $1.0M | 7% |
| Togo | $458K | 3.1% |
| Niger | $352K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $66K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $8K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Retail laundry detergent imports to Ghana
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Ghana reached $9.4 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 56% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 14% |
| Turkey | $858K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $542K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $395K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $197K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $145K | 1.5% |
| France | $141K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $141K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $88K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana retail laundry detergent exports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported retail laundry detergent worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail laundry detergent from Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Peru (7%) and Togo (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of retail laundry detergent from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $989 thousand in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also import retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Ghana imported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and Turkey. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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