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Exports In 2018, Kenya exported $100M in Soap, making it the 22nd largest exporter of Soap in the world. At the same year, Soap was the 13th most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Soap exports from Kenya are: Tanzania ($52.6M), Somalia ($10.8M), Uganda ($10.4M), Rwanda ($7.32M), and Malawi ($6.84M).

The fastest growing export markets for Soap of Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were Somalia ($4M), Uganda ($3.86M), and Zambia ($1.55M).

Imports In 2022, Kenya imported $23.2M in Soap, becoming the 89th largest importer of Soap in the world. At the same year, Soap was the 182nd most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Soap primarily from: Tanzania ($7.47M), Egypt ($5.65M), Indonesia ($4.17M), China ($2.17M), and Malaysia ($662k).

The fastest growing import markets in Soap for Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were Tanzania ($4.56M), Indonesia ($2.96M), and United Arab Emirates ($289k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

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EXPORTS (2022)$100M

IMPORTS (2022)$23.2M

NET TRADE (2022)$77.3M

In 2022, Kenya exported $100M in Soap. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Soap were Tanzania ($52.6M), Somalia ($10.8M), Uganda ($10.4M), Rwanda ($7.32M), and Malawi ($6.84M).

In 2022, Kenya imported $23.2M in Soap, mainly from Tanzania ($7.47M), Egypt ($5.65M), Indonesia ($4.17M), China ($2.17M), and Malaysia ($662k).

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