Portland cement exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported portland cement worth $16.6 million (64.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.6M | 64.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 152.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 120.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 81.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 59.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 26.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 29.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 22.4K t |
Where Namibia exports portland cement to
Botswana alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $11.8M | 71% |
| South Africa | $3.8M | 23% |
| Angola | $315K | 1.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $291K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $114K | 0.7% |
| Lesotho | $107K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $67K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0% |
| Gabon | $3K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 94% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 3.1% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 2.8% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.3% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 271% above the world average of $0.07. 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.
Portland cement imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported portland cement worth $2.6 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 85% |
| Belgium | $315K | 12% |
| South Africa | $84K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported portland cement worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Namibia?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Angola (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 271% above the world average of $0.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of portland cement from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also import portland cement?
Yes. Namibia imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Belgium and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (94% of the value) and 2523.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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