Amphoteric surfactant imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported amphoteric surfactant worth $17.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average.
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 | $17.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 940 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 732 t |
| 2017 | $308K | 159 t |
Where the DR Congo imports amphoteric surfactant from
Namibia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, 224% above the world average of $1.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported amphoteric surfactant worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to the DR Congo?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by China (26%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 224% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $308 thousand in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. 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 the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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