Toothpaste imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toothpaste by Ghana reached $16.8 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 6.2K t |
Where Ghana imports toothpaste from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 84% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $879K | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $803K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 1.9% |
| India | $241K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $74K | 0.4% |
| United States | $66K | 0.4% |
| France | $58K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 97% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 1.9% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 64% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
Toothpaste exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $366 thousand of toothpaste in 2024 (632 tonnes). Togo alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $301K | 82% |
| Burkina Faso | $32K | 8.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24K | 6.6% |
| Benin | $5K | 1.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malta | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported toothpaste worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (5%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export toothpaste?
Yes. Ghana exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (97% of the value) and 3306.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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