Liquid skin wash imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid skin wash by Nigeria reached $9.6 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $9.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $991K | 280 t |
Where Nigeria imports liquid skin wash from
The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (40%), France (27%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.8M | 40% |
| France | $2.6M | 27% |
| China | $848K | 8.8% |
| Poland | $626K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $480K | 5% |
| Singapore | $303K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $217K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $184K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.3% |
| United States | $106K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported liquid skin wash worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Nigeria?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by France (27%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $991 thousand in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 871%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. 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.
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