Spectacle frames imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spectacle frames by Namibia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (13 tonnes). That is 33% 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 | $2.3M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 16 t |
Where Namibia imports spectacle frames from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 64% |
| China | $611K | 26% |
| Italy | $137K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9003
| 9003.19 | Metal spectacle frames | 70% |
| 9003.90 | Spectacle frame parts | 17% |
| 9003.11 | Plastic spectacle frames | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $183.81 per kg, close to the world average of $202.97.
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 spectacle frames imports (HS 9003): 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 9003: Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts.
Common questions
What is the value of spectacle frames imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported spectacle frames worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectacle frames to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (26%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectacle frames per kg?
The average declared import value was about $183.81 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $202.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spectacle frames to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectacle frames?
The HS code for spectacle frames is heading 9003. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9003.19 (70% of the value) and 9003.90 (17%).
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