Retail laundry detergent imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Oman reached $54.1 million in 2024 (57.2 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $128.4 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 | $54.1M | 57.2K t |
| 2023 | $106.3M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $111.6M | 54.1K t |
| 2021 | $117.1M | 53.3K t |
| 2020 | $128.4M | 57.2K t |
| 2019 | $91.5M | 52.6K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $101.6M | 55.3K t |
Where Oman imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Oman
In 2024, Oman exported retail laundry detergent worth $22.4 million (19.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (39%), Kuwait (32%), Bahrain (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.8M | 39% |
| Kuwait | $7.2M | 32% |
| Bahrain | $4.8M | 21% |
| Qatar | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| Maldives | $41K | 0.2% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Oman?
Oman imported retail laundry detergent worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($39.6 million), followed by China (16%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.6 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2020 at $128.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.9 million a year.
Does Oman also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Oman exported $22.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Oman is a net importer of this product, by about $31.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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