Amphoteric surfactant imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $7.9 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 121% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports amphoteric surfactant from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 95% |
| China | $402K | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | $5K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.76, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported amphoteric surfactant worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (5%) and Lithuania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 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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