Toiletry imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $32.7 million of toiletry in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $41.9 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 | $32.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 7.0K t |
Where Ghana imports toiletry from
The largest suppliers were France (20%), Netherlands (13%), Thailand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.4M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 13% |
| Thailand | $3.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 8.6% |
| China | $2.8M | 8.5% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 4% |
| Germany | $995K | 3% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 71% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 14% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 5.2% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 4.8% |
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 4.2% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, close to the world average of $6.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toiletry exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $300 thousand of toiletry in 2024 (195 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $167K | 56% |
| Togo | $31K | 10% |
| Burkina Faso | $24K | 8.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 5.2% |
| United States | $13K | 4.3% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 1.4% |
| France | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported toiletry worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toiletry to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2020 at $41.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export toiletry?
Yes. Ghana exported $300 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Togo and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3307.20 (71% of the value) and 3307.49 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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