Magnesite exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of magnesite by Namibia reached $22.6 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 237% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $818K | 775 t |
| 2018 | $162K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 31 t |
Where Namibia exports magnesite to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $16.1M | 72% |
| Zambia | $5.8M | 26% |
| China | $663K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.99 per kg, 2477% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Magnesite imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $21.5 million of magnesite in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 80% |
| Australia | $4.2M | 20% |
| United States | $118K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia magnesite exports (HS 2519): 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 2519: Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; magnesium oxide, pure or not.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported magnesite worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 101 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy magnesite from Namibia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Zambia (26%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of magnesite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.99 per kg in 2024, 2477% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of magnesite from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also import magnesite?
Yes. Namibia imported $21.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Australia and the United States. That compares with exports of $22.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for magnesite?
The HS code for magnesite is heading 2519. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2519.90. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2519 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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