Amphoteric surfactant exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported amphoteric surfactant worth $9.8 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 127% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 718 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $715K | 253 t |
| 2018 | $4K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $32K | 16 t |
Where Namibia exports amphoteric surfactant to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.64 per kg, 277% above the world average of $1.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Amphoteric surfactant imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported amphoteric surfactant worth $7.4 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. France alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.4M | 87% |
| South Africa | $817K | 11% |
| Australia | $90K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.4% |
| China | $20K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia amphoteric surfactant exports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported amphoteric surfactant worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 134 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy amphoteric surfactant from Namibia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Zambia (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average export price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024, 277% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of amphoteric surfactant from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32 thousand in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also import amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. Namibia imported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, South Africa and Australia. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. 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 Namibia 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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