Retail laundry detergent exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $158.2 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (84.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158.2M | 84.5K t |
| 2023 | $153.4M | 83.7K t |
| 2022 | $148.3M | 82.5K t |
| 2021 | $109.6M | 85.8K t |
| 2020 | $88.4M | 71.4K t |
| 2019 | $108.5M | 97.5K t |
| 2018 | $61.9M | 46.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 16.7K t |
Where Egypt exports retail laundry detergent to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (17%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Kuwait (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $27.2M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.6M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $15.2M | 9.6% |
| Libya | $15.1M | 9.6% |
| Morocco | $13.4M | 8.5% |
| Lebanon | $9.3M | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $8.8M | 5.6% |
| Iraq | $7.6M | 4.8% |
| Madagascar | $5.3M | 3.3% |
| Djibouti | $4.5M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent imports to Egypt
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Egypt reached $10.3 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Poland (38%), Germany (16%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.9M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 12% |
| Turkey | $860K | 8.3% |
| China | $575K | 5.6% |
| United States | $467K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $466K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $219K | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $192K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $137K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt retail laundry detergent exports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported retail laundry detergent worth $158.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail laundry detergent from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Kuwait (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of retail laundry detergent from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $158.2 million in 2024, an increase of 467%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $107.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also import retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Germany and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $147.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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