Printed paper labels imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $5.3 million of printed paper labels in 2024 (684 tonnes). Value rose 85% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.2 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 | $5.3M | 684 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 361 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 692 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 564 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 719 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 981 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 498 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 906 t |
Where Namibia imports printed paper labels from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.2M | 98% |
| China | $21K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.68 per kg, close to the world average of $6.52.
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 printed paper labels imports (HS 4821.10): 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 4821.10: Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed paper labels imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported printed paper labels worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed paper labels to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (0%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.68 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed paper labels to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed paper labels?
The HS code for printed paper labels is subheading 4821.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4821 page.
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