Liquid and cream soap imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported liquid and cream soap worth $13.0 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $13.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.3K t |
Where Libya imports liquid and cream soap from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (48%), Italy (30%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 31% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported liquid and cream soap worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2023 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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