Anionic surfactant imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of anionic surfactant by Zimbabwe reached $18.5 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $18.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 697 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports anionic surfactant from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 58% |
| South Africa | $6.8M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $685K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $201K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported anionic surfactant worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 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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