Toilet bar soap exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $40.7 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.8 million.
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 | $40.7M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $51.8M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 5.6K t |
Where Egypt exports toilet bar soap to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (20%), Sudan (18%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.1M | 20% |
| Sudan | $7.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 10% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 7.7% |
| Lebanon | $2.4M | 6% |
| Libya | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| Iraq | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 4% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 3% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet bar soap imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported toilet bar soap worth $1.1 million (817 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (34%), Bahrain (26%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $384K | 35% |
| Bahrain | $294K | 26% |
| Germany | $158K | 14% |
| Spain | $132K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $40K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $28K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $10K | 0.9% |
| United States | $6K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt toilet bar soap exports (HS 3401.11): 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 3401.11: 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).
Common questions
What is the value of toilet bar soap exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported toilet bar soap worth $40.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet bar soap from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Sudan (18%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of toilet bar soap from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $40.7 million in 2024, an increase of 292%. The peak was 2023 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import toilet bar soap?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Bahrain and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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