Retail laundry detergent imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $16.2 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.8 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 | $16.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 11.5K t |
Where Namibia imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.9M | 92% |
| China | $828K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $76K | 0.5% |
| France | $60K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $57K | 0.4% |
| United States | $56K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $54K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $33K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $26K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported retail laundry detergent worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by China (5%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Poland 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 $1.46 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 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?
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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