Soap imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported soap worth $38.8 million (22.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $38.8M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.8M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 26.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 11.4K t |
Where Libya imports soap from
The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), Egypt (22%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 34% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 30% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 25% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 soap imports (HS 3401): 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: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Libya?
Libya imported soap worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soap to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2023 at $41.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3401.20 (34% of the value) and 3401.11 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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