Rope and cordage imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.2 million of rope and cordage in 2024 (764 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.2M | 764 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 592 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 668 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 595 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 589 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 831 t |
Where Namibia imports rope and cordage from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 55% |
| Portugal | $478K | 11% |
| Spain | $407K | 9.6% |
| Lithuania | $317K | 7.5% |
| Norway | $297K | 7% |
| China | $71K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 1.2% |
| Malta | $49K | 1.2% |
| India | $44K | 1% |
| Japan | $40K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.90 | Natural rope and cordage | 47% |
| 5607.50 | Synthetic rope and cordage (other) | 31% |
| 5607.49 | Plastic rope and cordage | 16% |
| 5607.41 | Plastic baler twine | 2.5% |
| 5607.21 | Sisal baler twine | 2% |
| 5607.29 | Sisal rope and cordage | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, 41% above the world average of $3.94. 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.
Rope and cordage exports from Namibia
Exports of rope and cordage by Namibia reached $508 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). Bahamas alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cayman Isds grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $270K | 53% |
| Angola | $70K | 14% |
| Cameroon | $45K | 8.9% |
| France | $32K | 6.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $26K | 5.1% |
| Mauritius | $11K | 2.2% |
| Bermuda | $11K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $6K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 1.1% |
| China | $6K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rope and cordage imports (HS 5607): 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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported rope and cordage worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 764 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Portugal (11%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $3.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cordage to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export rope and cordage?
Yes. Namibia exported $508 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Angola and Cameroon. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 5607.90 (46% of the value) and 5607.50 (31%).
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