Sector footprint
$43.2K in exports
Reported chemicals exports in 2024 across 32 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 28-38
Guinea-Bissau Chemicals exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Guinea-Bissau's HS 28-38 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$43.2K2024 reported value
Products32Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets12Markets represented
Average CAGR+19.2%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$693.7MReported buyer imports
Chemicals capability
How strong is Guinea-Bissau in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$693.7M buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $386.8M | $613.2 | $243.9M | +77.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 330290Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | $87.4M | $2.9K | $46.6M | +22.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 321590Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid | $50.4M | $67.7 | $39.3M | -15.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 321519Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid | $77.7M | $17.8 | $30.2M | -38.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 320417Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon | $30.5M | $7.0K | $23.7M | +5.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 321390Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters | $23.8M | $25.6 | $12.8M | -1.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 321310Colours: in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters | $9.7M | $46.2 | $4.8M | +2.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330499Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) | $3.4M | $2.4K | $3.1M | +106.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 340290Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale | $6.0M | $2.0 | $3.0M | -29.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330300Perfumes and toilet waters | $4.4M | $456.1 | $2.6M | +3.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 350691Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber | $3.3M | $144.2 | $2.4M | +35.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 360500Matches: other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 | $2.0M | $5.8K | $2.2M | +25.7% | 1 | +0.5% |
| HS 330590Hair preparations: n.e.s. in heading no. 3305 | $1.5M | $46.1 | $1.9M | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340590Polishes, creams and similar preparations: n.e.s. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404 | $708.8K | $81.5 | $951.0K | +17.7% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 330210Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries | $1.8M | $4.6K | $711.1K | +5.1% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 330610Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | $465.0K | $8.3 | $563.2K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340600Candles, tapers and the like | $539.8K | $8.0K | $509.3K | -2.3% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 330690Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | $470.3K | $3.9 | $498.2K | -11.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330720Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | $436.7K | $25.9 | $447.6K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330530Hair preparations: lacquers | $241.8K | $9.8 | $393.0K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330430Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | $232.2K | $117.8 | $331.9K | +106.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 330749Perfumes and deodorizors: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | $353.9K | $12.5 | $322.4K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330510Hair preparations: shampoos | $311.9K | $14.7 | $289.1K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330410Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | $251.6K | $539.1 | $262.8K | +106.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 330420Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | $192.2K | $175.9 | $214.2K | +106.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 291531Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate | $183.7K | $9.3K | $135.9K | +6.8% | 1 | +0.7% |
| HS 300460Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $194.2K | $531.4 | $131.3K | +51.2% | 1 | +0.5% |
| HS 330491Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | $119.6K | $164.8 | $76.7K | +106.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 330710Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | $71.8K | $4.3 | $76.1K | -11.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330730Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | $103.8K | $12.3 | $75.1K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330790Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | $100.7K | $36.0 | $69.0K | -11.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330190Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 | $126.4K | $14.3 | $46.9K | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
MMR
Myanmar
2 products represented in the sector.
$180.7M$294.0M reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
3 products represented in the sector.
$70.4M$118.0M reported buyer importsZWE
Zimbabwe
3 products represented in the sector.
$65.5M$96.2M reported buyer importsPRT
Portugal
1 products represented in the sector.
$39.3M$50.4M reported buyer importsRUS
Russia
1 products represented in the sector.
$30.2M$77.7M reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
2 products represented in the sector.
$17.6M$33.5M reported buyer importsBMU
Bermuda
17 products represented in the sector.
$10.1M$10.3M reported buyer importsSEN
Senegal
1 products represented in the sector.
$3.0M$6.0M reported buyer importsCUB
Cuba
1 products represented in the sector.
$2.4M$3.3M reported buyer importsBEN
Benin
1 products represented in the sector.
$2.2M$2.0M reported buyer importsCPV
Cabo Verde
1 products represented in the sector.
$711.1K$1.8M reported buyer importsGMB
Gambia
1 products represented in the sector.
$509.3K$539.8K reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 330420Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | +106.3% | $214.2K | 1 |
| HS 330499Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) | +106.3% | $3.1M | 1 |
| HS 330410Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | +106.3% | $262.8K | 1 |
| HS 330430Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | +106.2% | $331.9K | 1 |
| HS 330491Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | +106.2% | $76.7K | 1 |
| HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | +77.6% | $243.9M | 2 |
| HS 300460Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | +51.2% | $131.3K | 1 |
| HS 350691Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber | +35.4% | $2.4M | 1 |
| HS 360500Matches: other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 | +25.7% | $2.2M | 1 |
| HS 330290Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | +22.6% | $46.6M | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 300490
Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
2 markets$243.9M calculated opportunityHS 330300
Perfumes and toilet waters
2 markets$2.6M calculated opportunityHS 330290
Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
1 markets$46.6M calculated opportunityHS 321590
Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid
1 markets$39.3M calculated opportunityHS 321519
Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid
1 markets$30.2M calculated opportunityHS 320417
Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon
1 markets$23.7M calculated opportunityHS 321390
Colours: (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters
1 markets$12.8M calculated opportunityHS 321310
Colours: in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters
1 markets$4.8M calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Chemicals export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Guinea-Bissau in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.