Textile footwear imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $10.1 million of textile footwear in 2024 (523 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.4 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 | $10.1M | 523 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 567 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 788 t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 931 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 642 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 784 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 433 t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 863 t |
Where Namibia imports textile footwear from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), China (40%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.8M | 47% |
| China | $4.1M | 40% |
| Vietnam | $778K | 7.7% |
| Indonesia | $240K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.4% |
| India | $37K | 0.4% |
| United States | $24K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $19K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 87% |
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 12% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.24 per kg, 31% below the world average of $27.80, 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.
Textile footwear exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported textile footwear worth $323 thousand (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $213K | 66% |
| Poland | $40K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 7.7% |
| Austria | $10K | 3% |
| Norway | $7K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $5K | 1.5% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia textile footwear imports (HS 6404): 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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported textile footwear worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 523 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (40%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.24 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $27.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile footwear to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export textile footwear?
Yes. Namibia exported $323 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and Taiwan. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (86% of the value) and 6404.11 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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