Men's clothing imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported men's clothing worth $24.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 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 | $24.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 716 t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 805 t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 795 t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 772 t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 648 t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 781 t |
Where Namibia imports men's clothing from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.9M | 65% |
| China | $3.7M | 15% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Madagascar | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| Lesotho | $590K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $544K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $517K | 2.1% |
| Eswatini | $444K | 1.8% |
| India | $152K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $95K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 37% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 26% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 18% |
| 6203.39 | Men's jackets (other materials) | 7.8% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 3.2% |
| 6203.19 | Men's suits (other materials) | 2.4% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 1.7% |
| 6203.29 | Men's ensembles (other materials) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, 61% below the world average of $26.60, 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.
Men's clothing exports from Namibia
Exports of men's clothing by Namibia reached $315 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (49%), Switzerland (13%), Poland (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $156K | 50% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 13% |
| Poland | $35K | 11% |
| Angola | $27K | 8.7% |
| Botswana | $16K | 5% |
| Japan | $7K | 2.2% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $4K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported men's clothing worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Mauritius (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 896% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export men's clothing?
Yes. Namibia exported $315 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Switzerland and Poland. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (37% of the value) and 6203.49 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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