Concrete additives imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported concrete additives worth $2.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.8 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 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Namibia imports concrete additives from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 63% |
| France | $207K | 10% |
| China | $156K | 7.7% |
| United States | $84K | 4.1% |
| Angola | $66K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $60K | 3% |
| Germany | $49K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $46K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Concrete additives exports from Namibia
Exports of concrete additives by Namibia reached $285 thousand in 2024 (187 tonnes). Republic of the Congo alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $144K | 51% |
| Angola | $82K | 29% |
| Gabon | $54K | 19% |
| Botswana | $4K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported concrete additives worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (10%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export concrete additives?
Yes. Namibia exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Angola and Gabon. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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