Chloride imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $7.9 million of chloride in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $7.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 296.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $898K | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Namibia imports chloride from
Most of the value came from India (35%), Angola (20%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 35% |
| Angola | $1.6M | 20% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 16% |
| Egypt | $654K | 8.3% |
| China | $650K | 8.2% |
| United States | $344K | 4.3% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $202K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $62K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 85% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 6.9% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 3.8% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 2.5% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 1.5% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 0.6% |
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 0% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chloride exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported chloride worth $1.5 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gabon accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $772K | 51% |
| Angola | $652K | 43% |
| South Africa | $41K | 2.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $39K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $21K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported chloride worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Namibia?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Angola (20%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloride to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 614%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export chloride?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (85% of the value) and 2827.39 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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