Toilet bar soap imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported toilet bar soap worth $11.7 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.9 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 | $11.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Libya imports toilet bar soap from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (27%), Turkey (22%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 22% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $693K | 5.9% |
| Tunisia | $429K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $344K | 2.9% |
| India | $120K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $102K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
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 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 Libya?
Libya imported toilet bar soap worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2021 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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