Soap imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soap by Namibia reached $29.4 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% 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 | $29.4M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 13.9K t |
Where Namibia imports soap from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $27.3M | 93% |
| Germany | $500K | 1.7% |
| India | $306K | 1% |
| China | $294K | 1% |
| Spain | $243K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $128K | 0.4% |
| United States | $113K | 0.4% |
| France | $105K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $64K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 36% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 24% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 23% |
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 47% below the world average of $2.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soap exports from Namibia
Exports of soap by Namibia reached $331 thousand in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (43%), Angola (24%), Gabon (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $144K | 43% |
| Angola | $80K | 24% |
| Gabon | $55K | 17% |
| Republic of the Congo | $20K | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $12K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $6K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia soap imports (HS 3401): 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 3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported soap worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by Germany (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 591% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soap to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export soap?
Yes. Namibia exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Angola and Gabon. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3401.19 (36% of the value) and 3401.30 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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