Men's underwear imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported men's underwear worth $2.2 million (218 tonnes). Value rose 31% on 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 | $2.2M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 65 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 83 t |
Where Namibia imports men's underwear from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 77% |
| China | $409K | 19% |
| Eswatini | $72K | 3.3% |
| Madagascar | $11K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6207
| 6207.19 | Men's briefs (other materials) | 68% |
| 6207.11 | Cotton men's briefs | 16% |
| 6207.99 | Men's vests (other materials) | 12% |
| 6207.29 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.1% |
| 6207.21 | Cotton men's pyjamas | 1% |
| 6207.91 | Cotton men's vests | 0.7% |
| 6207.22 | Man-made men's pyjamas | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.10 per kg, 36% below the world average of $15.71, 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 men's underwear imports (HS 6207): 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 6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's underwear imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported men's underwear worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's underwear to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (19%) and Eswatini (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 981% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.10 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $15.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's underwear to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's underwear?
The HS code for men's underwear is heading 6207. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6207.19 (68% of the value) and 6207.11 (16%).
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