Glue imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glue by Namibia reached $6.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 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 | $6.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 4.2K t |
Where Namibia imports glue from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 82% |
| China | $554K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $181K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $81K | 1.2% |
| Botswana | $77K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $65K | 1% |
| United States | $56K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3506
| 3506.99 | Multi-purpose adhesive | 76% |
| 3506.10 | Retail adhesive | 14% |
| 3506.91 | Polymer adhesive | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, close to the world average of $4.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia glue imports (HS 3506): 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 3506: Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight.
Common questions
What is the value of glue imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported glue worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply glue to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (8%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of glue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glue to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glue?
The HS code for glue is heading 3506. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3506.99 (76% of the value) and 3506.10 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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