Polymer solvent paint imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported polymer solvent paint worth $7.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.0 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 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 5.4K t |
Where Namibia imports polymer solvent paint from
South Africa alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 82% |
| United Kingdom | $470K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $261K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $212K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $82K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $74K | 1% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 57% below the world average of $5.90, 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.
Polymer solvent paint exports from Namibia
Exports of polymer solvent paint by Namibia reached $542 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (32%), Portugal (15%), Egypt (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $172K | 32% |
| Portugal | $79K | 15% |
| Egypt | $61K | 11% |
| Greece | $58K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 10% |
| Bahamas | $34K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 2.7% |
| France | $14K | 2.6% |
| Bermuda | $8K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia polymer solvent paint imports (HS 3208.90): 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 3208.90: Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer solvent paint imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported polymer solvent paint worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer solvent paint to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $5.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymer solvent paint to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export polymer solvent paint?
Yes. Namibia exported $542 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Portugal and Egypt. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer solvent paint?
The HS code for polymer solvent paint is subheading 3208.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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