Retail laundry detergent imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $106.8 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (119.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $183.0 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 | $106.8M | 119.6K t |
| 2023 | $183.0M | 158.5K t |
| 2022 | $94.8M | 142.2K t |
| 2021 | $134.8M | 160.5K t |
| 2020 | $174.9M | 178.0K t |
| 2019 | $166.1M | 250.0K t |
| 2018 | $179.9M | 274.3K t |
| 2017 | $162.2M | 302.8K t |
Where Iraq imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $75.0M | 70% |
| China | $12.9M | 12% |
| Egypt | $7.6M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $746K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $734K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $669K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $314 thousand of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (511 tonnes). Turkey alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $313K | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq retail laundry detergent imports (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 imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported retail laundry detergent worth $106.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($75.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.2 million in 2017 to $106.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $183.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.3 million a year.
Does Iraq also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Iraq exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Kingdom and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $106.5 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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