Commercial vehicle tires imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of commercial vehicle tires by Namibia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (749 tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.2M | 749 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 353 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 383 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 282 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 446 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 425 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Namibia imports commercial vehicle tires from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+808% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 54% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 34% |
| Thailand | $283K | 5.4% |
| China | $228K | 4.4% |
| Slovakia | $68K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $12K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, 123% above the world average of $3.14. 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 commercial vehicle tires imports (HS 4011.90): 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 4011.90: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on light commercial vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of commercial vehicle tires imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported commercial vehicle tires worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 749 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply commercial vehicle tires to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Japan (33%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average import price of commercial vehicle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $3.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of commercial vehicle tires to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for commercial vehicle tires?
The HS code for commercial vehicle tires is subheading 4011.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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