Car tires imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported car tires worth $21.2 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% 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 | $21.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 4.5K t |
Where Namibia imports car tires from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.1M | 52% |
| China | $5.5M | 26% |
| India | $884K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $581K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $541K | 2.6% |
| Botswana | $386K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $379K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $309K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $221K | 1% |
| Cambodia | $205K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Car tires exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $316 thousand of car tires in 2024 (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (23%), Zimbabwe (22%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $74K | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $69K | 22% |
| Germany | $53K | 17% |
| Italy | $41K | 13% |
| Malawi | $36K | 11% |
| Ireland | $35K | 11% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.9% |
| Cuba | $1K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported car tires worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by China (26%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car tires to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export car tires?
Yes. Namibia exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zimbabwe and Germany. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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