Diatomite bricks imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported diatomite bricks worth $4.3 million (66.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $4.3M | 66.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $921K | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 3.7K t |
Where Namibia imports diatomite bricks from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.2M | 97% |
| Zambia | $98K | 2.3% |
| China | $13K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 87% below the world average of $0.45, 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 diatomite bricks imports (HS 6901): 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 6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of diatomite bricks imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported diatomite bricks worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply diatomite bricks to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Zambia (2%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of diatomite bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diatomite bricks to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for diatomite bricks?
The HS code for diatomite bricks is heading 6901. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6901.00. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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