Toilet bar soap imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $25.3 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $25.3M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 6.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports toilet bar soap from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (46%), Turkey (22%), Indonesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $11.5M | 46% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 13% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| India | $881K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $713K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $392K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $319K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $205K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $164K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.35, 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.
Toilet bar soap exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported toilet bar soap worth $513 thousand (718 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (46%), Kenya (16%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $235K | 46% |
| Kenya | $82K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $59K | 12% |
| Madagascar | $36K | 7% |
| Zambia | $28K | 5.5% |
| Malawi | $24K | 4.6% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 3.7% |
| Comoros | $18K | 3.5% |
| France | $7K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania toilet bar soap imports (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 imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported toilet bar soap worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Indonesia (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2023 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export toilet bar soap?
Yes. Tanzania exported $513 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $24.7 million a 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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