Self-adhesive film imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported self-adhesive film worth $6.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 950 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 946 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 402 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 929 t |
Where Namibia imports self-adhesive film from
South Africa alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.9M | 81% |
| China | $497K | 8.2% |
| Botswana | $149K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $110K | 1.8% |
| United States | $89K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $61K | 1% |
| Singapore | $60K | 1% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) | 67% |
| 3919.10 | Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $6.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia self-adhesive film imports (HS 3919): 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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported self-adhesive film worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (8%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive film to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (67% of the value) and 3919.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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