Bitumen imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bitumen by Namibia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $3.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 9.6K t |
Where Namibia imports bitumen from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 99% |
| Egypt | $40K | 1.2% |
| Tokelau | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.45. 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bitumen worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and Tokelau (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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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