Industrial bar soap imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported industrial bar soap worth $39.8 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $39.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 5.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial bar soap from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (38%), China (31%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $15.2M | 38% |
| China | $12.5M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| United States | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| Serbia | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $699K | 1.8% |
| India | $626K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $476K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.70. 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.
Industrial bar soap exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $5.4 million of industrial bar soap in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (35%), Egypt (19%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial bar soap imports (HS 3401.19): 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 3401.19: 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, not for toilet use.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial bar soap imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial bar soap worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial bar soap to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by China (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial bar soap to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial bar soap?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial bar soap?
The HS code for industrial bar soap is subheading 3401.19. 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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