Toilet bar soap imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.8 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.9 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 | $19.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $37.9M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 11.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports toilet bar soap from
Most of the value came from Thailand (41%), Malaysia (23%), Cote d'Ivoire (21%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.0M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $4.6M | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.2M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $966K | 4.9% |
| Philippines | $486K | 2.5% |
| China | $479K | 2.4% |
| India | $265K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $218K | 1.1% |
| France | $124K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $102K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet bar soap exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $5.7 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Ghana alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $4.3M | 76% |
| United States | $220K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $195K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $158K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $136K | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $110K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.1% |
| France | $63K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $57K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported toilet bar soap worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Nigeria?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Malaysia (23%) and Cote d'Ivoire (21%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $37.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export toilet bar soap?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, the United States and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 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.
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