Anionic surfactant imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported anionic surfactant worth $2.6 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.4 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 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $923K | 619 t |
| 2018 | $550K | 348 t |
| 2017 | $522K | 308 t |
Where the DR Congo imports anionic surfactant from
Most of the value came from China (34%), South Africa (24%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $863K | 34% |
| South Africa | $627K | 25% |
| India | $461K | 18% |
| France | $218K | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $110K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $86K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $42K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $27K | 1% |
| Germany | $25K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 29% 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported anionic surfactant worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($863 thousand), followed by South Africa (24%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 29% 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 imports of anionic surfactant to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $522 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 390%. The peak was 2022 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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?
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