Mop imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.4 million of mop in 2024 (558 tonnes). That is 9% 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 | $2.4M | 558 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 500 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 635 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 556 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 232 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 251 t |
Where Namibia imports mop from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 77% |
| China | $421K | 17% |
| Italy | $96K | 4% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.97, 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 mop imports (HS 9603.90): 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 9603.90: Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of mop imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported mop worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 558 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply mop to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of mop per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mop to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mop?
The HS code for mop is subheading 9603.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
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