Liquid and cream soap exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $10.1 million of liquid and cream soap in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Value rose 307% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $696K | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 32.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 104.8K t |
Where Zambia exports liquid and cream soap to
DR Congo alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.9M | 99% |
| Malawi | $117K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid and cream soap imports to Zambia
In 2024, Zambia imported liquid and cream soap worth $3.8 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.8M | 74% |
| South Africa | $697K | 18% |
| Indonesia | $139K | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $49K | 1.3% |
| Botswana | $23K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $14K | 0.4% |
| China | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia liquid and cream soap exports (HS 3401.20): 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid and cream soap exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported liquid and cream soap worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquid and cream soap from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Malawi (1%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 926% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of liquid and cream soap from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also import liquid and cream soap?
Yes. Zambia imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Indonesia. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20. 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 3401 page.
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