Brooms and brushes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $6.3 million of brooms and brushes in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% 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 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 775 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports brooms and brushes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 80% |
| China | $764K | 12% |
| India | $114K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $99K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $94K | 1.5% |
| United States | $33K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Mop | 39% |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 22% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 18% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 11% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 4.9% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 3.7% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 45% below the world average of $9.01, 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 brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported brooms and brushes worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (12%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (39% of the value) and 9603.21 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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