Petroleum gas imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $16.1 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% 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 | $16.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 15.1K t |
Where Namibia imports petroleum gas from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.5M | 90% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Angola | $347K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.1% |
| China | $5K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 39% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 24% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 19% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 17% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0.9% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 82% above the world average of $0.56. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported petroleum gas worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (8%) and Angola (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (39% of the value) and 2711.19 (24%).
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