Leather bags and cases imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported leather bags and cases worth $20.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% 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 | $20.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 509 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Namibia imports leather bags and cases from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.4M | 60% |
| China | $7.6M | 37% |
| United States | $75K | 0.4% |
| India | $67K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $44K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $35K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 46% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 13% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 9.9% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 9.2% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 5.8% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 5.4% |
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 4.2% |
| 4202.31 | Small leather goods | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.24 per kg, 39% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported leather bags and cases worth $359 thousand (44 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (16%), Austria (9%), Angola (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+935% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $58K | 16% |
| Austria | $32K | 8.9% |
| Angola | $28K | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 6.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $22K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $22K | 6% |
| Singapore | $19K | 5.3% |
| United States | $17K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $15K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported leather bags and cases worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by China (37%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.24 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Namibia exported $359 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Austria and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4202.92 (46% of the value) and 4202.22 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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