Retail laundry detergent imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported retail laundry detergent worth $82.2 million (60.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $82.2M | 60.3K t |
| 2023 | $86.6M | 63.1K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 48.2K t |
| 2021 | $75.8M | 67.4K t |
| 2020 | $65.6M | 44.5K t |
| 2019 | $49.4M | 33.1K t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.3M | 18.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports retail laundry detergent from
Zambia alone supplied 82% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
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 retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported retail laundry detergent worth $82.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($67.4 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 18% 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 retail laundry detergent to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.3 million in 2017 to $82.2 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2023 at $86.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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 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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