Sulfite exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sulfite by Namibia reached $38.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Value rose 1925% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $38.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 970 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $552K | 972 t |
| 2020 | $754K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | - |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Namibia exports sulfite to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $38.5M | 100% |
| Angola | $5K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2832
| 2832.10 | Sodium sulfite | 100% |
| 2832.30 | Thiosulfates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2832.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.82 per kg, 6404% above the world average of $0.52. 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.
Sulfite imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported sulfite worth $9.4 million (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 98% |
| South Africa | $165K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sulfite exports (HS 2832): 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 2832: Sulphites; thiosulphates.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfite exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported sulfite worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 112 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports.
Which countries buy sulfite from Namibia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Angola (0%) and Cyprus (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of sulfite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33.82 per kg in 2024, 6404% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sulfite from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also import sulfite?
Yes. Namibia imported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and Belgium. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfite?
The HS code for sulfite is heading 2832. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2832.10. 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 2832 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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