Plastic dinnerware imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported plastic dinnerware worth $9.9 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $9.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 88.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 4.0K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic dinnerware from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.1M | 72% |
| China | $2.4M | 24% |
| Thailand | $97K | 1% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $24K | 0.3% |
| United States | $24K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $15K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 55% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.56, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic dinnerware worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (24%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic dinnerware to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (55% of the value) and 3924.90 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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