Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Namibia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $5.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 724 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 551 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $766K | 374 t |
| 2017 | $954K | 392 t |
Where Namibia imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), Botswana (45%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 49% |
| Botswana | $2.3M | 45% |
| India | $262K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.6% |
| China | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
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 polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Botswana (45%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $954 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 441%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. 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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