Coated paper imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated paper by Namibia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.6 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 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 885 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 8.5K t |
Where Namibia imports coated paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 81% |
| China | $314K | 14% |
| South Korea | $71K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 40% |
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 18% |
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 16% |
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 12% |
| 4810.22 | Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) | 5.3% |
| 4810.39 | Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types) | 4% |
| 4810.14 | Coated printing paper sheets (light) | 3.1% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 121% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia coated paper imports (HS 4810): 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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported coated paper worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (14%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated paper to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4810.99 (40% of the value) and 4810.29 (18%).
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