Retail laundry detergent imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail laundry detergent by the United Arab Emirates reached $214.3 million in 2024 (159.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $343.1 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 | $214.3M | 159.5K t |
| 2023 | $343.1M | 172.5K t |
| 2022 | $334.5M | 172.8K t |
| 2021 | $324.2M | 176.8K t |
| 2020 | $336.7M | 178.7K t |
| 2019 | $301.5M | 173.9K t |
| 2018 | $304.7M | 183.0K t |
| 2017 | $79.1M | 46.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $109.6M | 51% |
| China | $21.7M | 10% |
| Egypt | $18.6M | 8.7% |
| United States | $11.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 4% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 3.1% |
| France | $6.6M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported retail laundry detergent worth $46.4 million (36.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+739% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $24.1M | 52% |
| Kuwait | $10.2M | 22% |
| Qatar | $4.9M | 11% |
| Bahrain | $3.8M | 8.2% |
| Lebanon | $634K | 1.4% |
| Seychelles | $473K | 1% |
| Egypt | $466K | 1% |
| Israel | $380K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $168K | 0.4% |
| United States | $157K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported retail laundry detergent worth $214.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 159.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($109.6 million), followed by China (10%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.1 million in 2017 to $214.3 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2023 at $343.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $279.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $46.4 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 $167.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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