Sanitary products exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $45.8 million of sanitary products in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 136% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.0 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 | $45.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $59.0M | 24.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $113K | 247 t |
Where Ghana exports sanitary products to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Sanitary products imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported sanitary products worth $41.0 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.1M | 93% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $316K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $267K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $248K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $114K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $104K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $55K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $47K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sanitary products exports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported sanitary products worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy sanitary products from Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by Peru (10%) and Burkina Faso (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sanitary products from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $113 thousand in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $59.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also import sanitary products?
Yes. Ghana imported $41.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Spain. That compares with exports of $45.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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