Toilet bar soap trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in toilet bar soap was worth $4.13 billion in 2024, about 1.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $4.13B | 1.76M t |
| 2023 | $4.29B | 1.74M t |
| 2022 | $4.15B | 1.78M t |
| 2021 | $3.89B | 1.76M t |
| 2020 | $3.90B | 1.90M t |
| 2019 | $3.56B | 1.83M t |
| 2018 | $3.61B | 1.75M t |
| 2017 | $3.18B | 1.59M t |
Top toilet bar soap exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (11%), Indonesia (9%) and the United States (8%). 187 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 28%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $458.1M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $368.3M | 8.9% |
| United States | $319.1M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $298.4M | 7.2% |
| Poland | $250.1M | 6.1% |
| China | $233.1M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $189.4M | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $165.9M | 4% |
| Spain | $108.0M | 2.6% |
| Guatemala | $99.0M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $96.8M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $96.5M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). 223 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $478.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $274.7M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $237.7M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $133.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $113.9M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $111.4M | 2.7% |
| France | $102.6M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $101.9M | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $95.0M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $89.3M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $73.3M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $66.0M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.28 per kg and Turkey $1.65 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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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). HS 3401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most toilet bar soap?
Germany exported $458.1 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (9%) and the United States (8%). In all, 187 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most toilet bar soap?
The United States imported $478.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in toilet bar soap?
It was worth $4.13 billion in 2024, about 1.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.29 billion. 187 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.28 per kg and Turkey $1.65 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11, 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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