Rubber hose imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported rubber hose worth $14.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $14.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 921 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 782 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 801 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 865 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 625 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 709 t |
Where Namibia imports rubber hose from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.9M | 68% |
| Germany | $655K | 4.5% |
| China | $598K | 4.1% |
| Norway | $570K | 3.9% |
| United States | $568K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $513K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $131K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $129K | 0.9% |
| India | $127K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 29% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 27% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 13% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 9% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 6.5% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 5.6% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 5.2% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.84 per kg, close to the world average of $9.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber hose exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.5 million of rubber hose in 2024 (100 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (35%), South Africa (26%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $509K | 35% |
| South Africa | $380K | 26% |
| Zambia | $171K | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $83K | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $69K | 4.7% |
| Cyprus | $54K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 3.2% |
| France | $37K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $29K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $17K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported rubber hose worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Germany (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.84 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $9.97 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 hose to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export rubber hose?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4009.42 (29% of the value) and 4009.22 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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