Bulk washing concentrate imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk washing concentrate by the Republic of the Congo reached $6.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.4 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 | $6.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 582 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 343 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 471 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports bulk washing concentrate from
Most of the value came from China (22%), Angola (21%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 22% |
| Angola | $1.4M | 21% |
| France | $822K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $759K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $463K | 7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $288K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $256K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $221K | 3.4% |
| Namibia | $185K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $181K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.35 per kg, 45% above the world average of $2.31. 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo bulk washing concentrate imports (HS 3402.90): 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 3402.90: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk washing concentrate imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported bulk washing concentrate worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Angola (21%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.35 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk washing concentrate to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2021 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk washing concentrate?
The HS code for bulk washing concentrate is subheading 3402.90. 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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