Detergent imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of detergent by Namibia reached $52.6 million in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $52.6M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2022 | $49.4M | 30.6K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.8M | 21.3K t |
Where Namibia imports detergent from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $37.9M | 72% |
| France | $6.7M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| China | $2.1M | 4% |
| United States | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $386K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $310K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $204K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $198K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $130K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 52% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 31% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 14% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 2.6% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 1% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Detergent exports from Namibia
Exports of detergent by Namibia reached $15.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $11.6M | 76% |
| Zambia | $3.0M | 20% |
| Republic of the Congo | $204K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $90K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $41K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $39K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $18K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported detergent worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by France (13%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.8 million in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export detergent?
Yes. Namibia exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (52% of the value) and 3402.20 (31%).
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 Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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