Plastic film imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic film by Namibia reached $7.7 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 34% 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 | $7.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic film from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.5M | 71% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 13% |
| India | $287K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $275K | 3.6% |
| China | $199K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $44K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $43K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 78% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 17% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 2.3% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 2.1% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 0.6% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic film worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic film to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (78% of the value) and 3921.19 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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