Liquid and cream soap imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid and cream soap by Iraq reached $9.6 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.3 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 | $9.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 27.7K t |
Where Iraq imports liquid and cream soap from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.1M | 64% |
| Bahrain | $952K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $693K | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $563K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $348K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $271K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $249K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $74K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Liquid and cream soap exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $256 thousand of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (144 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $250K | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1.3% |
| United States | $3K | 1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq liquid and cream soap imports (HS 3401.20): 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid and cream soap imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported liquid and cream soap worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Bahrain (10%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Iraq also export liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Iraq exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20. 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 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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