Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $2.7 million (151 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.7M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 117 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 91 t |
Where Namibia imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
South Africa alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 60% |
| China | $1.0M | 38% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.17 per kg, close to the world average of $22.69.
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 handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (38%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.17 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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