Liquid skin wash imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid skin wash by the United Arab Emirates reached $146.0 million in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $146.0M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $142.6M | 28.0K t |
| 2022 | $134.9M | 28.5K t |
| 2021 | $108.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $94.5M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $84.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $67.7M | 15.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports liquid skin wash from
Most of the value came from United States (21%), France (12%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.4M | 21% |
| France | $17.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $14.9M | 10% |
| Singapore | $13.6M | 9.3% |
| Bahrain | $10.9M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 3.9% |
| India | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, 47% above the world average of $3.50. 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.
Liquid skin wash exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $34.7 million of liquid skin wash in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), Kuwait (17%), Qatar (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.9M | 29% |
| Kuwait | $5.9M | 17% |
| Qatar | $4.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 7.7% |
| United States | $2.4M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $803K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $675K | 2% |
| Mauritius | $634K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: 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 containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported liquid skin wash worth $146.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($30.4 million), followed by France (12%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.7 million in 2017 to $146.0 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $109.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export liquid skin wash?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $34.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $111.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. 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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