Liquid skin wash imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported liquid skin wash worth $3.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 921 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 707 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 452 t |
Where Senegal imports liquid skin wash from
Most of the value came from Cote d'Ivoire (44%), France (39%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.6M | 44% |
| France | $1.4M | 39% |
| Turkey | $131K | 3.7% |
| China | $76K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $73K | 2% |
| Togo | $60K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $59K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $58K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $41K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.50, 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.
Liquid skin wash exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $302 thousand of liquid skin wash in 2024 (320 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (30%), Gambia (26%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $92K | 31% |
| Gambia | $78K | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 8% |
| Guinea | $24K | 7.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $20K | 6.7% |
| Mali | $20K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $18K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 4.2% |
| Cameroon | $4K | 1.5% |
| France | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported liquid skin wash worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (39%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export liquid skin wash?
Yes. Senegal exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the Gambia and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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