Soap imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soap by Angola reached $42.1 million in 2024 (53.6 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.6 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 | $42.1M | 53.6K t |
| 2023 | $59.6M | 67.8K t |
| 2022 | $80.6M | 72.6K t |
| 2021 | $62.2M | 67.7K t |
| 2020 | $52.1M | 76.9K t |
| 2019 | $69.0M | 85.1K t |
| 2018 | $70.8M | 68.1K t |
| 2017 | $63.5M | 71.4K t |
Where Angola imports soap from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $36.0M | 85% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $714K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $681K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $418K | 1% |
| China | $397K | 0.9% |
| France | $184K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $171K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 91% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 4.1% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 2.7% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 66% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Soap exports from Angola
Angola exported $5.3 million of soap in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Republic of the Congo alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola soap imports (HS 3401): 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 3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Angola?
Angola imported soap worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Angola?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($36.0 million), followed by Malaysia (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soap to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.5 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $80.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export soap?
Yes. Angola exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the DR Congo and Sao Tome and Principe. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3401.20 (91% of the value) and 3401.11 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Angola, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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