Cosmetic imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported cosmetic worth $41.8 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 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 | $41.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.6M | 6.5K t |
Where Namibia imports cosmetic from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.5M | 85% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| France | $871K | 2.1% |
| United States | $543K | 1.3% |
| China | $481K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $434K | 1% |
| Italy | $128K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $120K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $110K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 92% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 3% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 2.5% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 1.4% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 88% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Cosmetic exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $739 thousand of cosmetic in 2024 (92 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $442K | 60% |
| South Africa | $162K | 22% |
| Angola | $36K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $21K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $20K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $20K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported cosmetic worth $41.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Poland (5%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.6 million in 2017 to $41.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export cosmetic?
Yes. Namibia exported $739 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Africa and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $41.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (92% of the value) and 3304.10 (3%).
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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