Soap exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soap by Egypt reached $77.9 million in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $77.9M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $81.6M | 32.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.7M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 10.8K t |
Where Egypt exports soap to
The largest buyer markets were Sudan (33%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Libya (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $25.7M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.2M | 16% |
| Libya | $8.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 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… | 52% |
| 3401.19 | Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or… | 21% |
| 3401.20 | Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11 | 19% |
| 3401.30 | Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not… | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soap imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $19.2 million of soap in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $9.7M | 50% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $579K | 3% |
| France | $573K | 3% |
| Poland | $395K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $351K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $254K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported soap worth $77.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy soap from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and Libya (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average export price of soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.31 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of soap from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $77.9 million in 2024, an increase of 296%. The peak was 2023 at $81.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import soap?
Yes. Egypt imported $19.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $58.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3401.11 (52% of the value) and 3401.19 (21%). 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 3401 page.
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