Synthetic dye imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported synthetic dye worth $2.1 million (376 tonnes). Value rose 75% on 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 | $2.1M | 376 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 509 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $955K | 243 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 327 t |
Where Namibia imports synthetic dye from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uruguay grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 54% |
| Italy | $461K | 22% |
| France | $212K | 10% |
| Uruguay | $103K | 4.9% |
| Angola | $47K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $31K | 1.5% |
| India | $26K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1% |
| United States | $19K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 34% |
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 26% |
| 3204.14 | Direct dyes | 11% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 11% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 6.2% |
| 3204.13 | Basic dyes | 5.3% |
| 3204.90 | Synthetic organic products (other) | 4.6% |
| 3204.20 | Fluorescent brightening agents | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.25, 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 synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported synthetic dye worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Uruguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic dye to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3204.19 (34% of the value) and 3204.17 (26%).
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