Bulk washing concentrate imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $28.9 million of bulk washing concentrate in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $28.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports bulk washing concentrate from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), China (31%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.4M | 39% |
| China | $8.8M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 8.2% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| Uganda | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $660K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $447K | 1.6% |
| India | $447K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $353K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $346K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
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 bulk washing concentrate imports (HS 3402.90): 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 3402.90: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk washing concentrate imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bulk washing concentrate worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by China (31%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 905% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk washing concentrate to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 685%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk washing concentrate?
The HS code for bulk washing concentrate is subheading 3402.90. 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.
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