Small paper sacks and bags imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported small paper sacks and bags worth $7.8 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% 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 | $7.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Namibia imports small paper sacks and bags from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.2M | 80% |
| Poland | $386K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $351K | 4.5% |
| China | $300K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $248K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $166K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $79K | 1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
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 small paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.40): 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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported small paper sacks and bags worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply small paper sacks and bags to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Poland (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small paper sacks and bags to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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