Retail laundry detergent imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $15.4 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 50% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.6 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 | $15.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 352.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 139.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 320.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 20.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.2M | 53% |
| Zambia | $4.3M | 28% |
| China | $1.5M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $848K | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $350K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $75K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $50K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $37K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported retail laundry detergent worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Zambia (28%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 16% 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 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.
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