Sanitary products imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sanitary products by Namibia reached $21.3 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 5% 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 | $21.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Namibia imports sanitary products from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.2M | 95% |
| China | $222K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $187K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $147K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $117K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $112K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $94K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $89K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $52K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sanitary products worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by China (1%) and the Czech Republic (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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