Retail laundry detergent exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported retail laundry detergent worth $11.9 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $11.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $886K | 931 t |
Where Tunisia exports retail laundry detergent to
Libya alone took 91% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent imports to Tunisia
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Tunisia reached $11.3 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Egypt (33%), France (11%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia retail laundry detergent exports (HS 3402.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported retail laundry detergent worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail laundry detergent from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Morocco (3%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of retail laundry detergent from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $886 thousand in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Tunisia imported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, France and Italy. That compares with exports of $11.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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