Soap imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported soap worth $21.3 million (17.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $45.0 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 | $21.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.0M | 23.1K t |
Where Algeria imports soap from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (41%), France (25%), Malaysia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 73% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 15% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 10% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Soap exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported soap worth $696 thousand (633 tonnes). Niger alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $456K | 66% |
| Tunisia | $107K | 15% |
| France | $60K | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 6.7% |
| Canada | $10K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria soap imports (HS 3401): 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: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported soap worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Algeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by France (25%) and Malaysia (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soap to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.0 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $45.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export soap?
Yes. Algeria exported $696 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Tunisia and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3401.20 (73% of the value) and 3401.30 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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