Cigarettes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $28.1 million of cigarettes in 2024 (454 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $36.7 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 | $28.1M | 455 t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 764 t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $34.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Namibia imports cigarettes from
South Africa alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.5M | 69% |
| Switzerland | $5.3M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Serbia | $119K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.2% |
| United States | $55K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $33K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 99% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0.7% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.90 per kg, 171% above the world average of $22.88. 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.
Cigarettes exports from Namibia
Exports of cigarettes by Namibia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (234 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $937K | 84% |
| Zambia | $99K | 8.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $9K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $5K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported cigarettes worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Switzerland (19%) and Tanzania (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.90 per kg in 2024, 171% above the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export cigarettes?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (99% of the value) and 2402.90 (1%).
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