Liquid and cream soap imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported liquid and cream soap worth $30.5 million (28.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $49.0 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 | $30.5M | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $44.3M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $49.0M | 28.7K t |
| 2018 | $34.8M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 18.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports liquid and cream soap from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (45%), Indonesia (8%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $13.8M | 45% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 8% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $906K | 3% |
| India | $765K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $553K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid and cream soap exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported liquid and cream soap worth $18.7 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (42%), Kuwait (23%), Yemen (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.8M | 42% |
| Kuwait | $4.3M | 23% |
| Yemen | $1.7M | 9% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| Oman | $848K | 4.5% |
| Bahrain | $635K | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $271K | 1.5% |
| Palestine | $228K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $169K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia liquid and cream soap imports (HS 3401.20): 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid and cream soap imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported liquid and cream soap worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $49.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $18.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20. 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 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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