Natural bitumen imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported natural bitumen worth $3.5 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $919K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $445K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Namibia imports natural bitumen from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2714
| 2714.90 | Bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock | 97% |
| 2714.10 | Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2714.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 133% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia natural bitumen imports (HS 2714): 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 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.
Common questions
What is the value of natural bitumen imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported natural bitumen worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural bitumen to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and Angola (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of natural bitumen to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural bitumen?
The HS code for natural bitumen is heading 2714. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2714.90 (97% of the value) and 2714.10 (3%).
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