Detonator imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of detonator by Namibia reached $3.9 million in 2024 (262 tonnes). Value rose 81% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 262 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 334 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 247 t |
Where Namibia imports detonator from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+719% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 57% |
| China | $835K | 21% |
| Zambia | $358K | 9.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $192K | 4.9% |
| United States | $159K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $103K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $40K | 1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.97 per kg, 68% below the world average of $46.92, 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 detonator imports (HS 3603): 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 3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.
Common questions
What is the value of detonator imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported detonator worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 262 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply detonator to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Zambia (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 719% on the year.
What is the average import price of detonator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.97 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $46.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of detonator to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for detonator?
The HS code for detonator is heading 3603. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3603.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3603 page.
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