Retreaded pneumatic tyres imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by Namibia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $925K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $914K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $899K | 591 t |
| 2017 | $871K | 767 t |
Where Namibia imports retreaded pneumatic tyres from
Most of the value came from South Africa (50%), Japan (11%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 50% |
| Japan | $260K | 11% |
| China | $250K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $110K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $99K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 3.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $91K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $61K | 2.5% |
| India | $43K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 4012
| 4012.90 | Tires (other types) | 59% |
| 4012.20 | Used tires | 37% |
| 4012.12 | Retreaded truck tires | 3% |
| 4012.11 | Retreaded car tires | 1.3% |
| 4012.19 | Retreaded tyres: other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft | 0.5% |
| 4012.13 | Retreaded aircraft tires | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4012.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.20, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia retreaded pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4012): 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 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of retreaded pneumatic tyres imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported retreaded pneumatic tyres worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply retreaded pneumatic tyres to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Japan (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of retreaded pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $871 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres is heading 4012. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4012.90 (59% of the value) and 4012.20 (36%).
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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