Bulk washing concentrate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported bulk washing concentrate worth $36.0 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 16.1K t |
Where Egypt imports bulk washing concentrate from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), China (10%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 20% |
| China | $3.7M | 10% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 9.8% |
| France | $3.0M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| United States | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 5% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk washing concentrate exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported bulk washing concentrate worth $21.7 million (13.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (20%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Tunisia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $4.3M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 15% |
| Tunisia | $2.4M | 11% |
| Libya | $2.2M | 10% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| Sudan | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Somalia | $988K | 4.6% |
| Jordan | $643K | 3% |
| Kenya | $510K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $408K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bulk washing concentrate imports (HS 3402.90): 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 3402.90: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk washing concentrate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bulk washing concentrate worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (10%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 26% above 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 bulk washing concentrate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export bulk washing concentrate?
Yes. Egypt exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk washing concentrate?
The HS code for bulk washing concentrate is subheading 3402.90. 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 3402 page.
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