High-density polyethylene imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported high-density polyethylene worth $7.7 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.2 million.
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 | $7.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 3.6K t |
Where Namibia imports high-density polyethylene from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), Saudi Arabia (24%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 24% |
| United States | $1.3M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $813K | 11% |
| Belgium | $63K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $53K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0.3% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported high-density polyethylene worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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