Soap imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported soap worth $64.9 million (61.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $64.9M | 61.4K t |
| 2023 | $72.1M | 66.9K t |
| 2022 | $66.8M | 56.4K t |
| 2021 | $59.5M | 53.5K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 67.9K t |
| 2019 | $51.5M | 57.2K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 68.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 30.7K t |
Where Ghana imports soap from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (40%), Cote d'Ivoire (35%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $26.0M | 40% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22.4M | 35% |
| China | $5.2M | 8.1% |
| Nigeria | $4.3M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $505K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $501K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $463K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $444K | 0.7% |
| France | $404K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 32% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 30% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 29% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 9.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Soap exports from Ghana
Exports of soap by Ghana reached $6.2 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), Senegal (27%), Togo (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 37% |
| Senegal | $1.7M | 27% |
| Togo | $580K | 9.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $395K | 6.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $342K | 5.5% |
| Benin | $279K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $140K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $135K | 2.2% |
| Niger | $85K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana soap imports (HS 3401): 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: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported soap worth $64.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Ghana?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (35%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soap to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $64.9 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $72.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export soap?
Yes. Ghana exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Senegal and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $58.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3401.20 (32% of the value) and 3401.19 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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