Bulk washing concentrate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk washing concentrate by Tanzania reached $7.5 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 14.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports bulk washing concentrate from
Most of the value came from Kenya (36%), South Africa (24%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.7M | 36% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 24% |
| China | $756K | 10% |
| Thailand | $575K | 7.6% |
| India | $473K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $221K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $213K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $199K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $110K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 48% 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.
Bulk washing concentrate exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.4 million of bulk washing concentrate in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burundi (35%), Mozambique (29%), Malawi (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $822K | 35% |
| Mozambique | $680K | 29% |
| Malawi | $424K | 18% |
| Zambia | $266K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $80K | 3.4% |
| France | $55K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $31K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Comoros | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bulk washing concentrate worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk washing concentrate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export bulk washing concentrate?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Mozambique and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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