Fuel wood and wood waste exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fuel wood and wood waste by Namibia reached $9.0 million in 2024 (80.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 80.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 76.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 81.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 70.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 49.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 26.5K t |
Where Namibia exports fuel wood and wood waste to
South Africa alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 55% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $748K | 8.4% |
| Kuwait | $221K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $36K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $31K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $31K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4401
| 4401.12 | Firewood (non-coniferous) | 48% |
| 4401.11 | Firewood (coniferous) | 43% |
| 4401.39 | Wood briquettes | 8.1% |
| 4401.40 | Wood waste and scrap | 0.4% |
| 4401.22 | Wood chips (non-coniferous) | 0.3% |
| 4401.21 | Wood chips (coniferous) | 0.1% |
| 4401.31 | Wood pellets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.15, 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.
Fuel wood and wood waste imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $265 thousand of fuel wood and wood waste in 2024 (979 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $258K | 98% |
| Ireland | $6K | 2.2% |
| China | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia fuel wood and wood waste exports (HS 4401): 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 4401: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel wood and wood waste exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported fuel wood and wood waste worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy fuel wood and wood waste from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (30%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average export price of fuel wood and wood waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fuel wood and wood waste from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also import fuel wood and wood waste?
Yes. Namibia imported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Ireland and China. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel wood and wood waste?
The HS code for fuel wood and wood waste is heading 4401. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4401.12 (48% of the value) and 4401.11 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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