Coal (other types) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.1 million of coal (other types) in 2024 (49.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.2 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 | $4.1M | 49.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 65.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 195.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 54.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 106.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 60.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 48.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 73.1K t |
Where Namibia imports coal (other types) from
Botswana alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.6M | 88% |
| Malaysia | $362K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $91K | 2.2% |
| India | $31K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $14K | 0.4% |
| China | $9K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia coal (other types) imports (HS 2701.19): 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 2701.19: Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of coal (other types) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported coal (other types) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal (other types) to Namibia?
Botswana was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Malaysia (9%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal (other types) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal (other types)?
The HS code for coal (other types) is subheading 2701.19. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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