Lubricant imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported lubricant worth $3.9 million (860 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.9M | 860 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 744 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 851 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 773 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 953 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports lubricant from
South Africa alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 61% |
| Netherlands | $409K | 11% |
| United States | $187K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $164K | 4.2% |
| France | $128K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $83K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $76K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $72K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $51K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 71% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 13% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 9.3% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $4.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lubricant exports from Namibia
Exports of lubricant by Namibia reached $235 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cayman Isds (33%), Angola (15%), Norway (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Isds | $78K | 33% |
| Angola | $36K | 15% |
| Norway | $18K | 7.8% |
| Singapore | $17K | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $17K | 7.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 6.2% |
| Cyprus | $13K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 5.3% |
| France | $9K | 3.7% |
| Bahamas | $4K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported lubricant worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 860 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 795% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export lubricant?
Yes. Namibia exported $235 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cayman Isds, Angola and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (71% of the value) and 3403.19 (13%).
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