Retail laundry detergent exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of retail laundry detergent by the United States reached $1.52 billion in 2024 (629.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 177 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% more 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 | $1.52B | 629.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.45B | 655.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 679.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.43B | 704.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.49B | 761.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.30B | 749.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.25B | 727.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 726.8K t |
Where the United States exports retail laundry detergent to
Canada alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.06B | 70% |
| Mexico | $60.1M | 4% |
| Germany | $44.9M | 3% |
| Australia | $37.1M | 2.4% |
| China | $24.5M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $23.9M | 1.6% |
| Costa Rica | $18.7M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $18.5M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $16.4M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $12.8M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.65. 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.
Retail laundry detergent imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.16 billion of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (687.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (47%), Canada (26%), China (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $544.3M | 47% |
| Canada | $296.8M | 26% |
| China | $84.9M | 7.3% |
| Poland | $44.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $36.9M | 3.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $20.7M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20.6M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $13.1M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $12.5M | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $7.7M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States retail laundry detergent exports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent exported by the United States?
The United States exported retail laundry detergent worth $1.52 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 629.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail laundry detergent from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($1.06 billion), followed by Mexico (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 166 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of retail laundry detergent from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.22 billion in 2017 to $1.52 billion in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.38 billion a year.
Does the United States also import retail laundry detergent?
Yes. The United States imported $1.16 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $356.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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