Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.5 million of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) in 2024 (732 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $9.5M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 615 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 255 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 440 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 265 t |
Where Namibia imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.5M | 57% |
| China | $3.9M | 41% |
| Vietnam | $38K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 0.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.2% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.01 per kg, close to the world average of $14.72.
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 cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 732 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (41%) and Vietnam (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.01 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $14.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 363%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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