Toilet bar soap imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.2 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports toilet bar soap from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (28%), Angola (26%), Egypt (10%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 28% |
| Angola | $1.1M | 26% |
| Egypt | $431K | 10% |
| France | $353K | 8.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $338K | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $272K | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $213K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $128K | 3.1% |
| India | $92K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $34K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
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 toilet bar soap imports (HS 3401.11): 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 3401.11: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).
Common questions
What is the value of toilet bar soap imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported toilet bar soap worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to the Republic of the Congo?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Angola (26%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11. 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 3401 page.
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