Retail laundry detergent imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.6 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.6 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 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 445 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 64% |
| Egypt | $735K | 29% |
| Germany | $107K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.5% |
| United States | $12K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 55% below the world average of $1.65, 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported retail laundry detergent worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 166th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 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?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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