Detergent imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $95.2 million of detergent in 2024 (47.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $119.9 million.
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 | $95.2M | 47.3K t |
| 2023 | $119.9M | 56.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.0M | 35.4K t |
| 2021 | $59.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $31.9M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 38.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports detergent from
South Africa alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $71.2M | 75% |
| China | $16.8M | 18% |
| Zambia | $5.4M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $701K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $628K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $202K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $33K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 48% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 22% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 19% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 8.3% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 2.5% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.88.
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 detergent imports (HS 3402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported detergent worth $95.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($71.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $95.2 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2023 at $119.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (48% of the value) and 3402.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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