Rough wood imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported rough wood worth $11.3 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 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 | $11.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 24.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 24.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 15.8K t |
Where Namibia imports rough wood from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.1M | 98% |
| Eswatini | $184K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $7K | 0.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $4K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.11 | Treated rough wood (coniferous) | 85% |
| 4403.12 | Treated rough wood (non-coniferous) | 8.7% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 2% |
| 4403.26 | Softwood logs (small, other species) | 1% |
| 4403.22 | Pine logs (small) | 0.9% |
| 4403.41 | Meranti logs | 0.9% |
| 4403.98 | Eucalyptus logs | 0.6% |
| 4403.21 | Pine logs (large) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 267% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Rough wood exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported rough wood worth $1.3 million (19.3 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $776K | 60% |
| Kuwait | $177K | 14% |
| Germany | $120K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 4.3% |
| China | $51K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $19K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $14K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rough wood imports (HS 4403): 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported rough wood worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply rough wood to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Eswatini (2%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 267% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rough wood to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export rough wood?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Kuwait and Germany. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4403.11 (85% of the value) and 4403.12 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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