Uncoated paperboard imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.7 million of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Namibia imports uncoated paperboard from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.4M | 93% |
| Australia | $161K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.3% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 64% |
| 4805.11 | Semi-chemical fluting paper | 21% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 5.6% |
| 4805.92 | Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) | 4.5% |
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 3.5% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 0.8% |
| 4805.30 | Sulfite wrapping paper | 0.5% |
| 4805.50 | Felt paper and paperboard | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported uncoated paperboard worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Australia (3%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4805.19 (63% of the value) and 4805.11 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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