Plastic building material imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic building material by Namibia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.6 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 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 840 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 917 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 860 t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 577 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic building material from
South Africa alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 81% |
| China | $294K | 7.2% |
| Botswana | $122K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $52K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $44K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $42K | 1% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 42% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 35% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 21% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 20% below the world average of $4.05, 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 plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic building material worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (7%) and Botswana (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (42% of the value) and 3925.30 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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