Luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) by Namibia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (242 tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.5 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 | $2.0M | 242 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $787K | 150 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 209 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 403 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 506 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 788 t |
Where Namibia imports luggage (fibre or paperboard) from
South Africa alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 75% |
| China | $469K | 23% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.6% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.40 per kg, 56% below the world average of $18.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.19): 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 4202.19: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (fibre or paperboard) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (fibre or paperboard) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (23%) and Norway (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.40 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $18.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.19. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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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