Lingerie and corsetry imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lingerie and corsetry by Namibia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.1 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 | $2.5M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 197 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 179 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 179 t |
Where Namibia imports lingerie and corsetry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 52% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 46% |
| Vietnam | $15K | 0.6% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 91% |
| 6212.90 | Braces and garters | 5.1% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty girdles | 3.4% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.32 per kg, 55% below the world average of $38.27, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia lingerie and corsetry imports (HS 6212): 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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported lingerie and corsetry worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (46%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.32 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $38.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lingerie and corsetry to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (91% of the value) and 6212.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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