Particle board and OSB imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $8.3 million of particle board and osb in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% 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 | $8.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 9.5K t |
Where Namibia imports particle board and osb from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.2M | 99% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $19K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $14K | 0.2% |
| China | $8K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4410
| 4410.11 | Particle board | 91% |
| 4410.90 | Particle board (non-wood) | 5.4% |
| 4410.19 | Wafer board | 2.6% |
| 4410.12 | Oriented strand board | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.46. 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 particle board and osb imports (HS 4410): 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 4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board and osb imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported particle board and osb worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board and osb to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Romania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board and osb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board and osb to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board and osb?
The HS code for particle board and osb is heading 4410. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4410.11 (91% of the value) and 4410.90 (5%).
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