Plastic household articles imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported plastic household articles worth $4.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.0 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 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic household articles from
South Africa alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 73% |
| China | $1.0M | 23% |
| Thailand | $57K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $54K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $24K | 0.5% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.62, 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 household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic household articles worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 958% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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