Retail laundry detergent imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported retail laundry detergent worth $5.6 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.4 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 | $5.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 4.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports retail laundry detergent from
The largest suppliers were Angola (49%), France (18%), Indonesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.65, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported retail laundry detergent worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (18%) and Indonesia (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 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?
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