Women's clothing imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported women's clothing worth $20.8 million (936 tonnes). Value rose 15% 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 | $20.8M | 936 t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 612 t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 840 t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 899 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 712 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 689 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 407 t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 786 t |
Where Namibia imports women's clothing from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.5M | 70% |
| China | $4.1M | 20% |
| Eswatini | $559K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $419K | 2% |
| India | $321K | 1.6% |
| Lesotho | $257K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $190K | 0.9% |
| Madagascar | $149K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $34K | 0.2% |
| United States | $20K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 22% |
| 6204.69 | Women's trousers (other materials) | 16% |
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 15% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 9% |
| 6204.59 | Women's skirts (other materials) | 5.8% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 5.5% |
| 6204.39 | Women's jackets (other materials) | 5.2% |
| 6204.42 | Cotton women's dresses | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.19 per kg, 24% below the world average of $29.26, 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.
Women's clothing exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.1 million of women's clothing in 2024 (16 tonnes). Germany alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $843K | 79% |
| Ireland | $64K | 6% |
| Poland | $35K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $25K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $22K | 2.1% |
| United States | $15K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported women's clothing worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 936 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Eswatini (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.19 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's clothing to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export women's clothing?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and Poland. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (22% of the value) and 6204.69 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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