Ceramic building bricks imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported ceramic building bricks worth $2.0 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 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 | $2.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 16.5K t |
Where Namibia imports ceramic building bricks from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 91% |
| Zambia | $78K | 3.9% |
| India | $58K | 2.9% |
| China | $27K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $17K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| Suriname | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles | 98% |
| 6904.10 | Clay building bricks | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia ceramic building bricks imports (HS 6904): 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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ceramic building bricks worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic building bricks to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Zambia (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic building bricks to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6904.90 (98% of the value) and 6904.10 (2%).
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