Toiletry imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toiletry by Namibia reached $21.2 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% 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 | $21.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 7.6K t |
Where Namibia imports toiletry from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.8M | 88% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| China | $335K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $272K | 1.3% |
| Togo | $155K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $79K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.3% |
| India | $67K | 0.3% |
| United States | $63K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 63% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 12% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 12% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 10% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 2.9% |
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported toiletry worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Germany (6%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toiletry to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3307.20 (63% of the value) and 3307.30 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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