Liquid and cream soap imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid and cream soap by Kuwait reached $10.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 64% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 5.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports liquid and cream soap from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (42%), Bahrain (32%), Turkey (5%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 42% |
| Bahrain | $3.3M | 32% |
| Turkey | $544K | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $418K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $388K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $335K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $99K | 1% |
| China | $84K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 239% above the world average of $1.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported liquid and cream soap worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Bahrain (32%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 239% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 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.
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