Liquid and cream soap imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $4.1 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.5 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 | $4.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Senegal imports liquid and cream soap from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 78% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $276K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $124K | 3% |
| Turkey | $111K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $85K | 2.1% |
| France | $70K | 1.7% |
| Mauritania | $50K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $48K | 1.2% |
| China | $32K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid and cream soap exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $736 thousand of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (579 tonnes). Gambia alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $607K | 83% |
| Mali | $86K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $23K | 3.1% |
| France | $11K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported liquid and cream soap worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Senegal?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (7%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Senegal exported $736 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 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.
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