Anionic surfactant imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported anionic surfactant worth $27.1 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.0 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 | $27.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $622K | 354 t |
| 2020 | $893K | 671 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 675 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 731 t |
| 2017 | $497K | 396 t |
Where Zambia imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (39%), China (22%), Qatar (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $10.6M | 39% |
| China | $6.0M | 22% |
| Qatar | $3.4M | 12% |
| India | $2.5M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Australia | $298K | 1.1% |
| Ghana | $245K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $162K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $152K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
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 anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported anionic surfactant worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Zambia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Qatar (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $497 thousand in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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 3402 page.
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