Rubber articles (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber articles (other) by Namibia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (579 tonnes). Value rose 13% 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 | $4.7M | 579 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 692 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 573 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 758 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 685 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports rubber articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 61% |
| Germany | $382K | 8.2% |
| China | $309K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $222K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $107K | 2.3% |
| India | $99K | 2.1% |
| United States | $89K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $77K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, close to the world average of $9.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber articles (other) exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $231 thousand of rubber articles (other) in 2024 (19 tonnes). Most of it went to Denmark (19%), Senegal (19%), DR Congo (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $43K | 19% |
| Senegal | $43K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 17% |
| Zambia | $35K | 15% |
| Angola | $18K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $11K | 4.7% |
| France | $10K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $5K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 2% |
| Argentina | $4K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported rubber articles (other) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 579 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (8%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $9.59 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 (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export rubber articles (other)?
Yes. Namibia exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Senegal and the DR Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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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