Liquid and cream soap trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in liquid and cream soap was worth $2.03 billion in 2024, about 1.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.03B | 1.57M t |
| 2023 | $2.18B | 1.57M t |
| 2022 | $2.24B | 1.51M t |
| 2021 | $2.21B | 1.63M t |
| 2020 | $2.22B | 1.82M t |
| 2019 | $1.91B | 1.71M t |
| 2018 | $2.03B | 1.66M t |
| 2017 | $1.85B | 1.62M t |
Top liquid and cream soap exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (25%), Malaysia (13%) and Poland (7%). 174 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $502.3M | 25% |
| Malaysia | $270.4M | 13% |
| Poland | $145.2M | 7.2% |
| United States | $107.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $84.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $70.3M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $65.9M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $62.0M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $57.5M | 2.8% |
| China | $56.8M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $54.6M | 2.7% |
| France | $51.0M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (6%), Germany (5%) and the United States (5%). 223 countries imported it, and the top three take 16% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $117.9M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $110.1M | 5.4% |
| United States | $93.1M | 4.6% |
| Philippines | $91.3M | 4.5% |
| France | $80.4M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68.0M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $53.8M | 2.7% |
| China | $51.6M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $50.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $44.1M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $41.5M | 2.1% |
| Djibouti | $41.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.63 per kg and Indonesia $0.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Liquid and cream soap (HS 3401.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11. HS 3401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most liquid and cream soap?
Indonesia exported $502.3 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (13%) and Poland (7%). In all, 174 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most liquid and cream soap?
India imported $117.9 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Germany (5%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 16%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in liquid and cream soap?
It was worth $2.03 billion in 2024, about 1.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.24 billion. 174 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.63 per kg and Indonesia $0.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20, in 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 first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3401 page.
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