Chemical product imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported chemical product worth $81.0 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $81.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $66.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $56.7M | 21.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 3.8K t |
Where Namibia imports chemical product from
Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), Ireland (26%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.7M | 27% |
| Ireland | $21.1M | 26% |
| United States | $15.2M | 19% |
| Eswatini | $6.9M | 8.6% |
| China | $6.9M | 8.5% |
| Angola | $3.7M | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $612K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $535K | 0.7% |
| France | $524K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 61% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 33% |
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 2.5% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 2% |
| 3824.10 | Foundry binders | 1.6% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 0.2% |
| 3824.82 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing polychlorinated biphenyls… | 0.1% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol formulation | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 77% above the world average of $2.21. 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.
Chemical product exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported chemical product worth $40.3 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $23.7M | 59% |
| DR Congo | $11.6M | 29% |
| Angola | $3.5M | 8.7% |
| Botswana | $534K | 1.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $449K | 1.1% |
| Gabon | $195K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $159K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $46K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0% |
| Spain | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported chemical product worth $81.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Ireland (26%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $2.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical product to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $81.0 million in 2024, an increase of 559%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export chemical product?
Yes. Namibia exported $40.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (61% of the value) and 3824.91 (33%).
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