Optical fibres and lenses imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported optical fibres and lenses worth $3.3 million (14 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $3.3M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 138 t |
Where Namibia imports optical fibres and lenses from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 83% |
| China | $268K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 4.1% |
| United States | $45K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.7% |
| India | $21K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 45% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 36% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 15% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 3.6% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 1% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $231.07 per kg, 240% above the world average of $67.96. 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 optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported optical fibres and lenses worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (8%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $231.07 per kg in 2024, 240% above the world average of $67.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9001.50 (45% of the value) and 9001.40 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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