Liquid skin wash imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $772.1 million of liquid skin wash in 2024 (239.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $772.1M | 239.0K t |
| 2023 | $651.1M | 222.2K t |
| 2022 | $602.7M | 212.8K t |
| 2021 | $624.7M | 213.8K t |
| 2020 | $781.8M | 299.8K t |
| 2019 | $444.0M | 172.2K t |
| 2018 | $425.4M | 168.0K t |
| 2017 | $400.5M | 162.1K t |
Where the United States imports liquid skin wash from
The largest suppliers were Canada (42%), France (11%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $326.5M | 42% |
| France | $81.5M | 11% |
| China | $74.2M | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $71.1M | 9.2% |
| Mexico | $60.6M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $18.9M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $16.8M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $11.4M | 1.5% |
| India | $11.2M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid skin wash exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported liquid skin wash worth $685.5 million (143.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 183 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), China (6%), Mexico (5%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $307.4M | 45% |
| China | $38.2M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $36.6M | 5.3% |
| France | $31.9M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $31.0M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30.4M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $28.6M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $16.6M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $15.8M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $11.9M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by the United States?
The United States imported liquid skin wash worth $772.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($326.5 million), followed by France (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $400.5 million in 2017 to $772.1 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2020 at $781.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $587.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export liquid skin wash?
Yes. The United States exported $685.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Mexico. That compares with imports of $772.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. 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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