Toilet bar soap imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $16.7 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.4 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 | $16.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 68.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 9.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports toilet bar soap from
Zambia alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $9.2M | 55% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 11% |
| India | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $377K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $352K | 2.1% |
| Uganda | $251K | 1.5% |
| France | $195K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $157K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $95K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.35, 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 toilet bar soap imports (HS 3401.11): 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 3401.11: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).
Common questions
What is the value of toilet bar soap imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported toilet bar soap worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11. 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 3401 page.
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