Liquid and cream soap exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported liquid and cream soap worth $6.7 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). That is 319% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% 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 | $6.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $716K | 891 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $494K | 554 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $184K | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports liquid and cream soap to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.5M | 67% |
| Malawi | $1.9M | 28% |
| Mozambique | $184K | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $56K | 0.8% |
| Comoros | $21K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 57% 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 imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $4.9 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Indonesia alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.1M | 83% |
| Malaysia | $349K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $108K | 2.2% |
| United States | $100K | 2% |
| China | $90K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $49K | 1% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $27K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania liquid and cream soap exports (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 exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported liquid and cream soap worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 319% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid and cream soap from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Malawi (28%) and Mozambique (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 57% 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 exports of liquid and cream soap from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $184 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Tanzania imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkey. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 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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