Detergent imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of detergent by Ethiopia reached $12.2 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $48.3 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 | $12.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 6.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports detergent from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+701% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 59% |
| Kenya | $1.0M | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $735K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $620K | 5.1% |
| Greece | $416K | 3.4% |
| France | $392K | 3.2% |
| India | $352K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $292K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $237K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $219K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 44% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 21% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 14% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 13% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 7.1% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia detergent imports (HS 3402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported detergent worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Kenya (8%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $48.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (44% of the value) and 3402.20 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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