Sulfuric acid imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $5.2 million of sulfuric acid in 2024 (42.4 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.6 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 | $5.2M | 42.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 43.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 91.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 79.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 45.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 173.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 46.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 144.4K t |
Where Namibia imports sulfuric acid from
Germany alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.1M | 60% |
| India | $1.9M | 36% |
| South Africa | $173K | 3.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfuric acid exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $207 thousand of sulfuric acid in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $206K | 100% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sulfuric acid imports (HS 2807): 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 2807: Sulphuric acid; oleum.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfuric acid imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sulfuric acid worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfuric acid to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (36%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfuric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfuric acid to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export sulfuric acid?
Yes. Namibia exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Angola and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfuric acid?
The HS code for sulfuric acid is heading 2807. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2807.00. 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 2807 page.
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