Liquid skin wash imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid skin wash by Zimbabwe reached $2.2 million in 2024 (567 tonnes). That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 567 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 397 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 845 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 940 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 505 t |
| 2017 | $885K | 481 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports liquid skin wash from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 90% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $107K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $43K | 2% |
| China | $29K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $21K | 1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
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 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported liquid skin wash worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 567 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (5%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 9% above 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $884 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2020 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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