Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $4.0 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 280% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $4.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $644K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $381K | 541 t |
Where Namibia imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+964% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.3M | 58% |
| South Africa | $523K | 13% |
| Italy | $494K | 13% |
| China | $314K | 7.9% |
| Czech Republic | $129K | 3.3% |
| India | $116K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $109K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
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 floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 280% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Namibia?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $381 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 941%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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