Liquid and cream soap imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $38.1 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $85.9 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 | $38.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $43.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $85.9M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $64.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $78.3M | 43.8K t |
| 2017 | $82.5M | 45.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports liquid and cream soap from
The largest suppliers were Poland (14%), Thailand (10%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 33%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $5.2M | 14% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 9.9% |
| China | $3.5M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 8% |
| United States | $3.0M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 6.4% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.29. 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 and cream soap exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $32.5 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), France (16%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 17% |
| France | $5.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 12% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported liquid and cream soap worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.29 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 and cream soap to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.5 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2020 at $85.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export liquid and cream soap?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and the Netherlands. That compares with imports of $38.1 million in the same 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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