Soap exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soap by Turkey reached $553.5 million in 2024 (361.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 207 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $553.5M | 361.5K t |
| 2023 | $539.7M | 337.5K t |
| 2022 | $521.2M | 337.3K t |
| 2021 | $444.4M | 314.7K t |
| 2020 | $551.9M | 407.1K t |
| 2019 | $381.1M | 298.6K t |
| 2018 | $385.4M | 282.2K t |
| 2017 | $378.8M | 273.2K t |
Where Turkey exports soap to
Most of it went to United States (11%), Iraq (8%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.7M | 11% |
| Iraq | $45.3M | 8.2% |
| Russia | $44.4M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $27.2M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $26.1M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $22.6M | 4.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $18.9M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $13.4M | 2.4% |
| Venezuela | $12.8M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $12.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 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… | 54% |
| 3401.19 | Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or… | 18% |
| 3401.30 | Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not… | 18% |
| 3401.20 | Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11 | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Soap imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported soap worth $138.7 million (78.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Malaysia (35%), Indonesia (14%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $49.0M | 35% |
| Indonesia | $20.0M | 14% |
| France | $16.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $7.0M | 5% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| Greece | $2.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported soap worth $553.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 207 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy soap from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($59.7 million), followed by Iraq (8%) and Russia (8%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 191 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of soap from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $378.8 million in 2017 to $553.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import soap?
Yes. Turkey imported $138.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $414.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3401.11 (54% of the value) and 3401.19 (18%). 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.
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