Liquefied natural gas imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquefied natural gas by Namibia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 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 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Namibia imports liquefied natural gas from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 59% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.2M | 41% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 104% above the world average of $0.57. 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 liquefied natural gas imports (HS 2711.11): 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 2711.11: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.
Common questions
What is the value of liquefied natural gas imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported liquefied natural gas worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 123 countries worldwide. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquefied natural gas to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (41%) and Botswana (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of liquefied natural gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquefied natural gas to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquefied natural gas?
The HS code for liquefied natural gas is subheading 2711.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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