Toilet bar soap imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $18.7 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.7 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 | $18.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 14.0K t |
Where Ghana imports toilet bar soap from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (42%), Cote d'Ivoire (24%), Nigeria (23%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $7.9M | 43% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.5M | 24% |
| Nigeria | $4.3M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $924K | 5% |
| Thailand | $285K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $174K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $119K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $113K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 0.6% |
| China | $95K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.35, 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.
Toilet bar soap exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $3.0 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 61% |
| Togo | $416K | 14% |
| Benin | $277K | 9.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $117K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $97K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $27K | 0.9% |
| China | $27K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $19K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana toilet bar soap imports (HS 3401.11): 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 3401.11: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).
Common questions
What is the value of toilet bar soap imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported toilet bar soap worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Ghana?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (24%) and Nigeria (23%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export toilet bar soap?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Togo and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11. 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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