Ink imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ink by Namibia reached $5.4 million in 2024 (420 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.6 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 | $5.4M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 397 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 476 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 427 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 381 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 433 t |
Where Namibia imports ink from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 70% |
| Japan | $911K | 17% |
| China | $395K | 7.3% |
| Philippines | $87K | 1.6% |
| United States | $42K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $38K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $25K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.90 | Writing and drawing ink | 61% |
| 3215.19 | Colored printing ink | 25% |
| 3215.11 | Black printing ink | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.92 per kg, close to the world average of $13.13.
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 ink imports (HS 3215): 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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ink worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Japan (17%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ink to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3215.90 (61% of the value) and 3215.19 (24%).
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