Detergent imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $17.5 million of detergent in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $37.1 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 | $17.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $37.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 6.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports detergent from
The largest suppliers were Angola (27%), China (19%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+508% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $4.7M | 27% |
| China | $3.3M | 19% |
| France | $3.0M | 17% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $783K | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $756K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $466K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $463K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $441K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $400K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 38% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 32% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 11% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 10% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 8% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo detergent imports (HS 3402): 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: 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported detergent worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (19%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 7% above 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2021 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (38% of the value) and 3402.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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