Liquid and cream soap exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported liquid and cream soap worth $57.5 million (45.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 174 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $94.3 million.
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 | $57.5M | 45.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 45.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.7M | 48.7K t |
| 2020 | $94.3M | 92.8K t |
| 2019 | $76.5M | 76.1K t |
| 2018 | $82.8M | 76.2K t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 64.4K t |
Where Turkey exports liquid and cream soap to
Most of it went to United States (14%), Iraq (11%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.1M | 14% |
| Iraq | $6.1M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $1.7M | 3% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid and cream soap imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported liquid and cream soap worth $34.7 million (31.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Indonesia (41%), Malaysia (35%), Pakistan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.2M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $12.3M | 36% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $872K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $567K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $311K | 0.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $285K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $250K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported liquid and cream soap worth $57.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid and cream soap from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Iraq (11%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 171 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of liquid and cream soap from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.5 million in 2017 to $57.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Turkey imported $34.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.8 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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