Notebooks, diaries and notepads imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads by Namibia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% 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 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 988 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 606 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Namibia imports notebooks, diaries and notepads from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 93% |
| China | $118K | 3.9% |
| Botswana | $56K | 1.8% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.14, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia notebooks, diaries and notepads imports (HS 4820.10): 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 4820.10: Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of notebooks, diaries and notepads imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported notebooks, diaries and notepads worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply notebooks, diaries and notepads to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (4%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of notebooks, diaries and notepads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2019 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads?
The HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads is subheading 4820.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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