Retail laundry detergent imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $32.5 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $32.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 28.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $39.8M | 33.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 12.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports retail laundry detergent from
Most of the value came from Egypt (29%), Syria (23%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $9.3M | 29% |
| Syria | $7.5M | 23% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 8% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $970K | 3% |
| Turkey | $942K | 2.9% |
| France | $869K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $703K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $634K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $10.8 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Qatar alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported retail laundry detergent worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Syria (23%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2019 at $39.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Lebanon exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Oman and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 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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