Facial tissues and paper towels imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.8 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 998 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 993 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports facial tissues and paper towels from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 96% |
| China | $51K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $27K | 1% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Facial tissues and paper towels exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.0 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (746 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 99% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia facial tissues and paper towels imports (HS 4818.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply facial tissues and paper towels to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of facial tissues and paper towels to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export facial tissues and paper towels?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. 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 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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