Exercise books imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported exercise books worth $3.5 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 887 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Namibia imports exercise books from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 98% |
| China | $31K | 0.9% |
| India | $26K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
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 exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported exercise books worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of exercise books to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
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