Retail laundry detergent imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $58.6 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (31.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $81.3 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 | $58.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2023 | $59.7M | 29.8K t |
| 2022 | $77.2M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $60.3M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $81.3M | 41.3K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $44.3M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 24.4K t |
Where Qatar imports retail laundry detergent from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (34%), Lebanon (13%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+739% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.8M | 34% |
| Lebanon | $7.6M | 13% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| United States | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $2.3 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 61% |
| Kuwait | $823K | 35% |
| Bahrain | $61K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar imported retail laundry detergent worth $58.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by Lebanon (13%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $58.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2020 at $81.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.8 million a year.
Does Qatar also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Qatar exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $56.2 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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