Rubber articles imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber articles by Namibia reached $16.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 23% 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 | $16.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Namibia imports rubber articles from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), China (9%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+635% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 47% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $901K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $862K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $643K | 4% |
| Norway | $403K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $398K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $356K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $319K | 2% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 61% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 29% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 4.8% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 1.4% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 1.3% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 1.3% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.52 per kg, close to the world average of $10.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber articles exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported rubber articles worth $2.2 million (76 tonnes). Most of it went to Cayman Isds (26%), Cyprus (13%), Singapore (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Isds | $575K | 26% |
| Cyprus | $294K | 13% |
| Singapore | $239K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $205K | 9.4% |
| Norway | $168K | 7.7% |
| Denmark | $120K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 4.8% |
| France | $88K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $83K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $63K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported rubber articles worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 90 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.52 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $10.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export rubber articles?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cayman Isds, Cyprus and Singapore. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (61% of the value) and 4016.99 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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