Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.6 million of plastic hose and tubing (other) in 2024 (941 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.7 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 | $3.6M | 941 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 67% |
| United Kingdom | $709K | 20% |
| Norway | $127K | 3.6% |
| United States | $90K | 2.5% |
| China | $53K | 1.5% |
| Botswana | $43K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $39K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $36K | 1% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 42% below the world average of $6.55, 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.
Plastic hose and tubing (other) exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $841 thousand (130 tonnes). South Africa alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $683K | 81% |
| Norway | $114K | 14% |
| Angola | $14K | 1.7% |
| Cyprus | $14K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.7% |
| Bahamas | $5K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Gabon | $1K | 0.1% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia plastic hose and tubing (other) imports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 941 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Norway (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $6.55 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 hose and tubing (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export plastic hose and tubing (other)?
Yes. Namibia exported $841 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Norway and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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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