Cotton men's trousers imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported cotton men's trousers worth $9.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% 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 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 378 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 409 t |
Where Namibia imports cotton men's trousers from
South Africa alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 51% |
| China | $1.5M | 17% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 12% |
| Madagascar | $731K | 8% |
| Lesotho | $444K | 4.9% |
| Eswatini | $350K | 3.8% |
| Bangladesh | $230K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $39K | 0.4% |
| India | $24K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 78% below the world average of $23.25, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia cotton men's trousers imports (HS 6203.42): 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 6203.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's trousers imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported cotton men's trousers worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's trousers to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (16%) and Mauritius (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $23.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's trousers to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's trousers?
The HS code for cotton men's trousers is subheading 6203.42. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6203 page.
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