Paper labels imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper labels by Namibia reached $8.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.9 million.
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 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 742 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 986 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 822 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Namibia imports paper labels from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.1M | 96% |
| Germany | $103K | 1.2% |
| China | $57K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $46K | 0.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.3% |
| India | $18K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 63% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.80 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
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 paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported paper labels worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Germany (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.80 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper labels to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (63% of the value) and 4821.90 (37%).
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