Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $8.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 80% 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 | $8.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 892 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.7K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.6M | 95% |
| China | $241K | 3% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $37K | 0.5% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $11K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.10 per kg, 40% below the world average of $6.79, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports (HS 3917.29): 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 3917.29: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.10 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $6.79 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
The HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) is subheading 3917.29. 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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