Swimwear and activewear imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.8 million of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (174 tonnes). That is 25% 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 | $2.8M | 174 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 177 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 135 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 121 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 238 t |
Where Namibia imports swimwear and activewear from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 68% |
| China | $263K | 9.5% |
| Bangladesh | $107K | 3.9% |
| India | $80K | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $64K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $46K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $22K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 25% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 23% |
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 18% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 8.8% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 8.3% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 7.9% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 4.6% |
| 6211.12 | Women's swimwear | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.91 per kg, 41% below the world average of $26.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported swimwear and activewear worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (10%) and Bangladesh (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.91 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $26.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6211.32 (25% of the value) and 6211.39 (23%).
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