Retail laundry detergent imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Zimbabwe reached $20.7 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $49.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 26.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 21.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports retail laundry detergent from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.8M | 96% |
| Zambia | $678K | 3.3% |
| China | $126K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported retail laundry detergent worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $49.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. 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?
EximDataX rebuilds Zimbabwe trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World retail laundry detergent trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Zimbabwe
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.