Detergent imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $34.2 million of detergent in 2024 (28.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $34.2M | 28.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.9M | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 32.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports detergent from
Most of the value came from Kenya (29%), China (24%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $10.1M | 30% |
| China | $8.4M | 25% |
| India | $3.5M | 10% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 7.6% |
| Qatar | $2.6M | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 5.6% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $770K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $580K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $488K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 31% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 31% |
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 22% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 8.9% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 5.9% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
Detergent exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $24.7 million of detergent in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). Malawi alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $17.6M | 71% |
| Kenya | $2.5M | 10% |
| DR Congo | $1.0M | 4% |
| Burundi | $963K | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $717K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $602K | 2.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $441K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $392K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $350K | 1.4% |
| France | $127K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported detergent worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (24%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export detergent?
Yes. Tanzania exported $24.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3402.20 (31% of the value) and 3402.11 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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