Dolomite exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $3.2 million of dolomite in 2024 (39.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 49.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 66.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 56.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 46.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 41.4K t |
Where Namibia exports dolomite to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 73% |
| South Africa | $808K | 25% |
| India | $42K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2518
| 2518.10 | Dolomite, not calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular… | 83% |
| 2518.20 | Calcined dolomite | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2518.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 dolomite exports (HS 2518): 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 2518: Dolomite, whether or not calcined or sintered, including dolomite roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of dolomite exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported dolomite worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy dolomite from Namibia?
China was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of dolomite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dolomite from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dolomite?
The HS code for dolomite is heading 2518. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2518.10 (83% of the value) and 2518.20 (17%).
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