Sawn wood imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn wood by Namibia reached $13.7 million in 2024 (25.3 thousand tonnes). That is 20% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 22.1K t |
Where Namibia imports sawn wood from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.6M | 70% |
| Eswatini | $3.6M | 26% |
| Zambia | $323K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $221K | 1.6% |
| United States | $16K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $11K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 83% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 11% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 1.5% |
| 4407.25 | Sawn meranti boards | 1.2% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 1.1% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.9% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 0.4% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn wood exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $646 thousand of sawn wood in 2024 (864 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $529K | 82% |
| South Africa | $64K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $11K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $7K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sawn wood imports (HS 4407): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sawn wood worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Eswatini (26%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn wood to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export sawn wood?
Yes. Namibia exported $646 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, South Africa and Vietnam. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4407.11 (83% of the value) and 4407.99 (11%).
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.
Same product, other countries
Sawn wood product types in Namibia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.