Soap imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soap by Tunisia reached $9.9 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% 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 | $9.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports soap from
Most of the value came from France (37%), Italy (14%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.7M | 37% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 14% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 11% |
| Turkey | $919K | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $558K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $405K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $240K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $203K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $186K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 55% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 28% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 14% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, 50% above the world average of $2.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soap exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported soap worth $3.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (49%), France (23%), Algeria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported soap worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 50% above 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export soap?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3401.30 (55% of the value) and 3401.11 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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