Soap imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported soap worth $13.4 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $13.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 4.5K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports soap from
The largest suppliers were Angola (28%), Indonesia (18%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $3.7M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 18% |
| China | $1.7M | 13% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Tanzania | $982K | 7.4% |
| France | $924K | 6.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $509K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $431K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $304K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $276K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 47% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 31% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 15% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.31, 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 soap imports (HS 3401): 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 3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported soap worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soap to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2020 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3401.19 (47% of the value) and 3401.11 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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