Corrugated cardboard imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported corrugated cardboard worth $4.2 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 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 | $4.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 5.1K t |
Where Namibia imports corrugated cardboard from
South Africa alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 79% |
| Australia | $841K | 20% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.8% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 71% |
| 4808.90 | Specialty embossed paper and cardboard | 28% |
| 4808.40 | Creped kraft paper | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.23, 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 corrugated cardboard imports (HS 4808): 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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported corrugated cardboard worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Australia (20%) and Sweden (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4808.10 (71% of the value) and 4808.90 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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