Toilet bar soap imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported toilet bar soap worth $20.2 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 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 | $20.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 4.1K t |
Where Qatar imports toilet bar soap from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (21%), Saudi Arabia (19%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 19% |
| India | $3.5M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 8% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $752K | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $670K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $660K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $463K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $414K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.35. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar imported toilet bar soap worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Qatar?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 30% above 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 Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 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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