Prepared explosive imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported prepared explosive worth $10.3 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 976 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Namibia imports prepared explosive from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.5M | 83% |
| United States | $1.2M | 12% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $292K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $145K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $55K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.66. 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.
Prepared explosive exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported prepared explosive worth $287 thousand (124 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $209K | 73% |
| Angola | $38K | 13% |
| South Africa | $36K | 12% |
| Saint Helena | $5K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared explosive worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Bosnia Herzegovina (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared explosive to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prepared explosive?
Yes. Namibia exported $287 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
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