Bulk washing concentrate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $45.3 million of bulk washing concentrate in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $45.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 12.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports bulk washing concentrate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $36.9M | 82% |
| Zambia | $4.7M | 10% |
| China | $3.0M | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $585K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0% |
| India | $14K | 0% |
| Austria | $10K | 0% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
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 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported bulk washing concentrate worth $45.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by Zambia (10%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 13% above 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $45.3 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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