Retail laundry detergent exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $3.9 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 301% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 287% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $976K | 495 t |
| 2022 | $210K | 201 t |
| 2021 | $489K | 662 t |
| 2020 | $509K | 314 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Angola exports retail laundry detergent to
Republic of the Congo alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $2.7M | 70% |
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 30% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.65, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent imports to Angola
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Angola reached $1.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Portugal (48%), Indonesia (17%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $911K | 48% |
| Indonesia | $328K | 17% |
| South Africa | $299K | 16% |
| China | $131K | 7% |
| Egypt | $43K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $20K | 1% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola 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 Angola?
Angola exported retail laundry detergent worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 301% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail laundry detergent from Angola?
The Republic of the Congo was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (30%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of retail laundry detergent from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Angola also import retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Angola imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Indonesia and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Angola. Tell us your product to see it live.
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