Asbestos-cement products imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported asbestos-cement products worth $2.5 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 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 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Namibia imports asbestos-cement products from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 96% |
| Germany | $52K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.8% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6811
| 6811.82 | Fibre-cement sheets and tiles | 62% |
| 6811.81 | Fibre-cement corrugated sheets | 26% |
| 6811.89 | Fibre-cement products (other) | 12% |
| 6811.40 | Asbestos-cement: articles or the like, containing asbestos | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 94% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia asbestos-cement products imports (HS 6811): 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 6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of asbestos-cement products imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported asbestos-cement products worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply asbestos-cement products to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of asbestos-cement products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of asbestos-cement products to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for asbestos-cement products?
The HS code for asbestos-cement products is heading 6811. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6811.82 (62% of the value) and 6811.81 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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