Calcium chloride imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $6.7 million of calcium chloride in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average.
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 | $6.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 294.5K t |
| 2022 | $396K | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $182K | 750 t |
| 2020 | $37K | 56 t |
| 2019 | $56K | 74 t |
| 2018 | $135K | 265 t |
| 2017 | $51K | 60 t |
Where Namibia imports calcium chloride from
Most of the value came from India (41%), Angola (24%), Egypt (10%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 41% |
| Angola | $1.6M | 24% |
| Egypt | $654K | 9.8% |
| China | $650K | 9.7% |
| United States | $338K | 5% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $202K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $76K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $62K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 77% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Calcium chloride exports from Namibia
Exports of calcium chloride by Namibia reached $1.5 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gabon accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $772K | 52% |
| Angola | $644K | 44% |
| Republic of the Congo | $39K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $21K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia calcium chloride imports (HS 2827.20): 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 2827.20: Chlorides: of calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium chloride imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported calcium chloride worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium chloride to Namibia?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Angola (24%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium chloride to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export calcium chloride?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, Angola and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium chloride?
The HS code for calcium chloride is subheading 2827.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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