Retail laundry detergent imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported retail laundry detergent worth $229.8 million (110.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% 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 | $229.8M | 110.2K t |
| 2023 | $217.4M | 109.8K t |
| 2022 | $204.2M | 100.0K t |
| 2021 | $159.3M | 80.4K t |
| 2020 | $174.7M | 84.5K t |
| 2019 | $164.5M | 82.1K t |
| 2018 | $159.8M | 75.2K t |
| 2017 | $156.9M | 70.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $173.8M | 76% |
| Egypt | $15.2M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.2M | 4.5% |
| Oman | $7.2M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 1% |
| Serbia | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| United States | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.65. 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.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Kuwait
Exports of retail laundry detergent by Kuwait reached $12.9 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 76% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 17% |
| Oman | $527K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $279K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $60K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $47K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported retail laundry detergent worth $229.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($173.8 million), followed by Egypt (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 27% above 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 Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.9 million in 2017 to $229.8 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $183.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Kuwait exported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $217.0 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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