Amphoteric surfactant imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.6 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.2 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 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Zambia imports amphoteric surfactant from
Most of the value came from South Africa (33%), China (16%), Kenya (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $867K | 33% |
| China | $426K | 16% |
| Kenya | $275K | 11% |
| Finland | $236K | 9% |
| DR Congo | $119K | 4.5% |
| Namibia | $113K | 4.3% |
| United States | $89K | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | $72K | 2.7% |
| India | $62K | 2.4% |
| France | $49K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported amphoteric surfactant worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($867 thousand), followed by China (16%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 956% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. Zambia exported $407 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. 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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