Toilet bar soap imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $7.1 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.8 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 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports toilet bar soap from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (34%), Hungary (16%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.4M | 34% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $566K | 7.9% |
| China | $386K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $383K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $313K | 4.4% |
| Syria | $127K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $116K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $111K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.35. 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.
Toilet bar soap exports from Lebanon
Exports of toilet bar soap by Lebanon reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (29%), Iraq (20%), Qatar (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $963K | 29% |
| Iraq | $679K | 20% |
| Qatar | $414K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $399K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $215K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 2.2% |
| China | $73K | 2.2% |
| United States | $54K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $52K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $44K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon toilet bar soap imports (HS 3401.11): 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 3401.11: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).
Common questions
What is the value of toilet bar soap imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported toilet bar soap worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Hungary (16%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2018 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export toilet bar soap?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Iraq and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11. 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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