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U.S. - Soap - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Report Update: Jun 1, 2025

U.S. - Soap - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Aug 12, 2022

Soap Price per Ton June 2022

U.S. Soap Import Price per Ton June 2022

In June 2022, the soap price per ton stood at $2,513 (CIF, US) in June 2022, stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to June 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 4.5% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,513 per ton, leveling off in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($6,622 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,164 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Soap Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In June 2022, the product with the highest price was organic surface-active products for washing the skin ($2,926 per ton), while the price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($1,939 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by skin organic surface-active products (+2.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Soap Imports

In June 2022, purchases abroad of soap decreased by -2.4% to 48K tons, falling for the second month in a row after two months of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 31% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 52K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to June 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap imports fell modestly to $120M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the period from January 2022 to June 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 28% month-to-month. Imports peaked at $124M in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to June 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Soap Imports by Type

Organic surface-active products for washing the skin (18K tons), soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (17K tons) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use (8.7K tons) were the main products of soap imports to the United States, with a combined 93% share of total imports. These products were followed by soap in different forms, which accounted for a further 7.4%.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by skin organic surface-active products (with a CAGR of +1.2%), while imports for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the most traded types of soap in the United States were organic surface-active products for washing the skin ($54M), soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($40M) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($17M), together accounting for 92% of total imports. These products were followed by soap in different forms, which accounted for a further 7.8%.

U.S. Soap Imports by Country

China (11K tons), Canada (11K tons) and Mexico (11K tons) were the main suppliers of soap imports to the United States, together comprising 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Turkey, Colombia, Germany and France, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the biggest increases were in Colombia (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($31M), Mexico ($22M) and China ($20M) were the largest soap suppliers to the United States, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, France, Colombia, Germany and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +10.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
  • Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
  • Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
  • Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
  • Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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