Plastic-coated paper imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported plastic-coated paper worth $2.3 million (777 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | $2.3M | 777 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 859 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 691 t |
| 2021 | $488K | 212 t |
| 2020 | $771K | 290 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic-coated paper from
Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.2M | 53% |
| South Africa | $578K | 25% |
| Sweden | $476K | 20% |
| China | $29K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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 plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic-coated paper worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 777 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Namibia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Sweden (20%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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