Liquid and cream soap imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported liquid and cream soap worth $6.8 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.4 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 | $6.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 6.0K t |
Where Namibia imports liquid and cream soap from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.6M | 97% |
| China | $98K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.5% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $21K | 0.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $19K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $16K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 71% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia liquid and cream soap imports (HS 3401.20): 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 3401.20: Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid and cream soap imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported liquid and cream soap worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid and cream soap to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid and cream soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid and cream soap to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid and cream soap?
The HS code for liquid and cream soap is subheading 3401.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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