Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.4 million of plastic sandals and flip-flops in 2024 (288 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.4M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 341 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 472 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 262 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 238 t |
Where Namibia imports plastic sandals and flip-flops from
South Africa alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 66% |
| China | $607K | 26% |
| Brazil | $166K | 7% |
| Angola | $11K | 0.5% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cameroon | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.21 per kg, 34% above the world average of $6.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sandals and flip-flops imports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sandals and flip-flops to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (26%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.21 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $6.12 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 sandals and flip-flops to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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