Industrial bar soap imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported industrial bar soap worth $419.5 million (214.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $594.0 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 | $419.5M | 214.2K t |
| 2023 | $299.3M | 148.6K t |
| 2022 | $239.9M | 116.2K t |
| 2021 | $303.0M | 156.0K t |
| 2020 | $594.0M | 281.2K t |
| 2019 | $176.7M | 97.7K t |
| 2018 | $165.8M | 88.5K t |
| 2017 | $159.4M | 86.7K t |
Where the United States imports industrial bar soap from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $222.9M | 53% |
| Mexico | $78.8M | 19% |
| South Korea | $45.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $23.9M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 1.6% |
| Israel | $5.1M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $3.4M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial bar soap exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported industrial bar soap worth $88.1 million (24.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 182 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $48.4M | 55% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $5.4M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $984K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial bar soap imports (HS 3401.19): 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 3401.19: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial bar soap imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial bar soap worth $419.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial bar soap to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($222.9 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial bar soap to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159.4 million in 2017 to $419.5 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2020 at $594.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $294.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial bar soap?
Yes. The United States exported $88.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $331.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial bar soap?
The HS code for industrial bar soap is subheading 3401.19. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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