Detergent imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported detergent worth $30.1 million (16.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $66.0 million.
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 | $30.1M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $45.5M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 46.1K t |
| 2018 | $64.8M | 58.4K t |
| 2017 | $66.0M | 72.5K t |
Where Angola imports detergent from
Most of the value came from Qatar (17%), China (17%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $5.1M | 17% |
| China | $5.0M | 17% |
| United States | $3.9M | 13% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 12% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $818K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $676K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 42% |
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 39% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 9.3% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 6.3% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 2.9% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Detergent exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported detergent worth $7.4 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+561% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $4.7M | 63% |
| DR Congo | $2.5M | 34% |
| Namibia | $198K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $42K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 0.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $10K | 0.1% |
| Gabon | $5K | 0.1% |
| Cameroon | $3K | 0% |
| Cuba | $2K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola detergent imports (HS 3402): 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: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Angola?
Angola imported detergent worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Angola?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.0 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $66.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export detergent?
Yes. Angola exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the DR Congo and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3402.11 (42% of the value) and 3402.90 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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