Bulk washing concentrate exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bulk washing concentrate by the United Kingdom reached $449.9 million in 2024 (183.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 193 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less than in 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 | $449.9M | 183.4K t |
| 2023 | $481.9M | 198.3K t |
| 2022 | $495.5M | 233.8K t |
| 2021 | $398.2M | 232.0K t |
| 2020 | $401.3M | 230.7K t |
| 2019 | $406.8M | 234.0K t |
| 2018 | $430.9M | 236.2K t |
| 2017 | $407.7M | 220.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports bulk washing concentrate to
Most of it went to Ireland (9%), Czech Republic (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $38.9M | 8.7% |
| Czech Republic | $38.7M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35.1M | 7.8% |
| France | $28.4M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $26.3M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $21.8M | 4.9% |
| United States | $21.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $20.4M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $19.3M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $10.8M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk washing concentrate imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of bulk washing concentrate by the United Kingdom reached $204.4 million in 2024 (83.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Italy (12%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $42.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $23.8M | 12% |
| France | $19.0M | 9.3% |
| United States | $18.5M | 9.1% |
| Belgium | $16.1M | 7.9% |
| Ireland | $14.4M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $13.0M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 5% |
| China | $9.5M | 4.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bulk washing concentrate exports (HS 3402.90): 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 3402.90: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk washing concentrate exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported bulk washing concentrate worth $449.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 193 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk washing concentrate from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($38.9 million), followed by the Czech Republic (9%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 25%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bulk washing concentrate from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $407.7 million in 2017 to $449.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $495.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $434.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import bulk washing concentrate?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $204.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $245.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk washing concentrate?
The HS code for bulk washing concentrate is subheading 3402.90. 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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