Liquid and cream soap imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported liquid and cream soap worth $68.0 million (61.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $108.7 million.
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 | $68.0M | 61.2K t |
| 2023 | $75.4M | 63.5K t |
| 2022 | $82.8M | 64.3K t |
| 2021 | $89.5M | 85.3K t |
| 2020 | $81.3M | 91.7K t |
| 2019 | $89.7M | 102.4K t |
| 2018 | $108.7M | 114.2K t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 85.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports liquid and cream soap from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (35%), Malaysia (24%), Bahrain (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $23.9M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $16.3M | 24% |
| Bahrain | $12.3M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| United States | $898K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $682K | 1% |
| Thailand | $622K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $580K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 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 exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of liquid and cream soap by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.2 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (18%), United States (15%), Egypt (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 18% |
| United States | $1.1M | 16% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $470K | 6.5% |
| Bahrain | $469K | 6.5% |
| Mauritius | $344K | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $333K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $315K | 4.4% |
| Kuwait | $284K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $252K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates liquid and cream soap imports (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 imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported liquid and cream soap worth $68.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by Malaysia (24%) and Bahrain (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 14% below 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 imports of liquid and cream soap to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.5 million in 2017 to $68.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $108.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export liquid and cream soap?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $60.8 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?
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