Bulk washing concentrate imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $11.0 million of bulk washing concentrate in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 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 | $11.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 4.5K t |
Where Zambia imports bulk washing concentrate from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+934% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.9M | 54% |
| Namibia | $2.8M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 11% |
| United States | $538K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $266K | 2.4% |
| China | $112K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $63K | 0.6% |
| India | $40K | 0.4% |
| France | $34K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 32% 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 Zambia
Exports of bulk washing concentrate by Zambia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.7M | 86% |
| DR Congo | $353K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $248K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $158K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $17K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported bulk washing concentrate worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Namibia (26%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk washing concentrate to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export bulk washing concentrate?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 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.
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