Soap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $44.7 million of soap in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $44.7M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $45.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $39.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 10.9K t |
Where Morocco imports soap from
The largest suppliers were France (29%), Turkey (18%), Spain (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.8M | 29% |
| Turkey | $8.1M | 18% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $819K | 1.8% |
| China | $587K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $427K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 53% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 31% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 13% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 20% above the world average of $2.31. 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.
Soap exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported soap worth $10.4 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea-Bissau (46%), Saudi Arabia (16%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | $4.8M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $643K | 6.2% |
| Mauritania | $586K | 5.6% |
| France | $452K | 4.4% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $272K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $251K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $191K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $175K | 1.7% |
| Libya | $169K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco soap imports (HS 3401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Morocco?
Morocco imported soap worth $44.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 20% above 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $44.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $45.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export soap?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea-Bissau, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $34.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3401.30 (53% of the value) and 3401.11 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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