Bed linen imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bed linen by Namibia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (914 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.3M | 914 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 975 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 985 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Namibia imports bed linen from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.9M | 72% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $570K | 6.9% |
| India | $400K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $103K | 1.2% |
| Botswana | $80K | 1% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 32% |
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 18% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 10% |
| 6302.29 | Printed bed linen (other) | 9.8% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 6.3% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 5.9% |
| 6302.99 | Kitchen linen (other) | 5.2% |
| 6302.51 | Cotton table linen | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.06 per kg, close to the world average of $7.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bed linen exports from Namibia
Exports of bed linen by Namibia reached $258 thousand in 2024 (33 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (42%), Angola (34%), South Africa (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $108K | 42% |
| Angola | $88K | 34% |
| South Africa | $28K | 11% |
| Botswana | $14K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $3K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bed linen worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 914 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Pakistan (13%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.06 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $7.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed linen to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export bed linen?
Yes. Namibia exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6302.60 (32% of the value) and 6302.32 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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