Soap imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soap by Senegal reached $28.4 million in 2024 (31.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $28.4M | 31.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 27.0K t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 30.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 43.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 20.1K t |
Where Senegal imports soap from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15.3M | 54% |
| Indonesia | $4.1M | 15% |
| France | $2.4M | 8.4% |
| Ghana | $1.7M | 6% |
| Thailand | $986K | 3.5% |
| China | $983K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $502K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $475K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $268K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $238K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 46% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 27% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 14% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 60% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Soap exports from Senegal
Exports of soap by Senegal reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (44%), Mali (16%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $817K | 44% |
| Mali | $291K | 16% |
| United States | $156K | 8.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $107K | 5.8% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $84K | 4.5% |
| Guinea | $76K | 4.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $64K | 3.5% |
| Haiti | $38K | 2.1% |
| France | $30K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal soap imports (HS 3401): 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: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported soap worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soap to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $33.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export soap?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3401.19 (46% of the value) and 3401.11 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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