New pneumatic tyres imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $113.2 million of new pneumatic tyres in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% 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 | $113.2M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $102.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $94.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $92.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $67.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $76.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $71.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $72.2M | 14.8K t |
Where Namibia imports new pneumatic tyres from
Most of the value came from Japan (30%), South Africa (18%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $34.5M | 31% |
| South Africa | $20.3M | 18% |
| Spain | $19.7M | 17% |
| China | $18.1M | 16% |
| United States | $9.3M | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| India | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| France | $856K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4011
| 4011.80 | Construction tires | 60% |
| 4011.10 | Car tires | 19% |
| 4011.20 | Truck tires | 15% |
| 4011.90 | Commercial vehicle tires | 4.6% |
| 4011.30 | Aircraft tires | 0.8% |
| 4011.70 | Tractor tires | 0.7% |
| 4011.50 | Bicycle tires | 0.3% |
| 4011.40 | Motorcycle tires | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 31% above the world average of $4.45. 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.
New pneumatic tyres exports from Namibia
Exports of new pneumatic tyres by Namibia reached $46.1 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $45.2M | 98% |
| DR Congo | $252K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $129K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $110K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $93K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $43K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $36K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $35K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia new pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4011): 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 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of new pneumatic tyres imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported new pneumatic tyres worth $113.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply new pneumatic tyres to Namibia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of new pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $4.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of new pneumatic tyres to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.2 million in 2017 to $113.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export new pneumatic tyres?
Yes. Namibia exported $46.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $67.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for new pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for new pneumatic tyres is heading 4011. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4011.80 (60% of the value) and 4011.10 (19%).
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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