Toilet bar soap exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $72.4 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $57.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $40.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $38.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2019 | $41.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 9.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports toilet bar soap to
The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (29%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Iraq (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 49% 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.
Toilet bar soap imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of toilet bar soap by Saudi Arabia reached $64.7 million in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (30%), Egypt (12%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $19.3M | 30% |
| Egypt | $8.1M | 13% |
| India | $7.6M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $4.7M | 7.2% |
| China | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| Philippines | $3.0M | 4.7% |
| Serbia | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| Jordan | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia toilet bar soap exports (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 exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported toilet bar soap worth $72.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet bar soap from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Iraq (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of toilet bar soap from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $72.4 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $44.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import toilet bar soap?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $64.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and India. That compares with exports of $72.4 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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