Sulfide exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sulfide by Namibia reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 146% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 655 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $420K | 491 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $664K | 100 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Namibia exports sulfide to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.9M | 56% |
| Zambia | $2.1M | 40% |
| Botswana | $200K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 240% above the world average of $1.34. 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.
Sulfide imports to Namibia
Imports of sulfide by Namibia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 55% |
| Panama | $2.0M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $334K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sulfide exports (HS 2830): 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 2830: Sulphides; polysulphides whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfide exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported sulfide worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 85 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 146% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfide from Namibia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Zambia (40%) and Botswana (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulfide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 240% above the world average of $1.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sulfide from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 400%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also import sulfide?
Yes. Namibia imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Panama and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $5.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sulfide?
The HS code for sulfide is heading 2830. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2830.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2830 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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