Liquid skin wash imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid skin wash by Zambia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 81% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 705 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 13.3K t |
Where Zambia imports liquid skin wash from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 73% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $417K | 11% |
| Germany | $245K | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $77K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $42K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 1.1% |
| India | $34K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.8% |
| China | $26K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 54% below the world average of $3.50, 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.
Liquid skin wash exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported liquid skin wash worth $1.4 million (829 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 91% |
| Malawi | $52K | 3.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $20K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported liquid skin wash worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export liquid skin wash?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. 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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