Sulfate imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfate by Namibia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.2 million.
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 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 911 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 842 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 30.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 38.0K t |
Where Namibia imports sulfate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 67% |
| China | $644K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 3.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 52% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 31% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 6.8% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 6% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 2.5% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 1.8% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 0% |
| 2833.24 | Nickel sulfate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sulfate worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (29%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 655% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2833.25 (52% of the value) and 2833.29 (31%).
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