Toilet bar soap imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toilet bar soap by Mozambique reached $7.8 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 18.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports toilet bar soap from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.9M | 76% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $846K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $235K | 3% |
| Turkey | $210K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $133K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $110K | 1.4% |
| India | $95K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $54K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $48K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $42K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.35, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported toilet bar soap worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (11%) and Tanzania (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 20% below 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 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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