Engineering plastic imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported engineering plastic worth $6.3 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $6.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 745 t |
Where Namibia imports engineering plastic from
Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), Vietnam (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 46% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 17% |
| China | $797K | 13% |
| South Korea | $716K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $245K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $149K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 32% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 26% |
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 24% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 8.4% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 4.5% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 2.4% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 1% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engineering plastic exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported engineering plastic worth $1.5 million (464 tonnes). South Africa alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 88% |
| Angola | $124K | 8.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $36K | 2.4% |
| Gabon | $15K | 1% |
| France | $10K | 0.6% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported engineering plastic worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3907.20 (32% of the value) and 3907.30 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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