Liquid and cream soap imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid and cream soap by the DR Congo reached $18.8 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 180% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $18.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 22.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports liquid and cream soap from
Zambia alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
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 liquid and cream soap imports (HS 3401.20): 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid and cream soap imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported liquid and cream soap worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 180% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Uganda (28%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 436%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20. 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 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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