Liquid and cream soap exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $107.0 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (29.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value rose 19% on 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 | $107.0M | 29.5K t |
| 2023 | $90.0M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $85.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2020 | $85.9M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $92.3M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $97.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2017 | $95.9M | 27.0K t |
Where the United States exports liquid and cream soap to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Mexico (16%), Australia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $34.7M | 32% |
| Mexico | $17.2M | 16% |
| Australia | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| China | $4.8M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $3.9M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 181% 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 imports to the United States
The United States imported $93.1 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (41.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 223 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (14%), China (14%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.4M | 14% |
| China | $12.8M | 14% |
| Mexico | $12.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $8.1M | 8.7% |
| France | $7.7M | 8.3% |
| Indonesia | $7.5M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $4.7M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States liquid and cream soap exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported liquid and cream soap worth $107.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 174 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid and cream soap from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($34.7 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 181% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of liquid and cream soap from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $95.9 million in 2017 to $107.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $93.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import liquid and cream soap?
Yes. The United States imported $93.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, China and Mexico. That compares with exports of $107.0 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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