Acrylic solvent paint imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic solvent paint by Namibia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 446 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $388K | 144 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 650 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 491 t |
Where Namibia imports acrylic solvent paint from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 64% |
| Portugal | $394K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $232K | 10% |
| Sweden | $54K | 2.4% |
| China | $29K | 1.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $18K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 0.7% |
| France | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 88% below the world average of $6.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 Namibia acrylic solvent paint imports (HS 3208.20): 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 3208.20: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic solvent paint imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported acrylic solvent paint worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic solvent paint to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Portugal (17%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic solvent paint to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic solvent paint?
The HS code for acrylic solvent paint is subheading 3208.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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