Wood charcoal exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wood charcoal by Namibia reached $95.1 million in 2024 (263.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95.1M | 263.7K t |
| 2023 | $83.4M | 257.3K t |
| 2022 | $89.0M | 274.9K t |
| 2021 | $75.3M | 220.7K t |
| 2020 | $61.6M | 201.3K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 187.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.2M | 131.9K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 130.1K t |
Where Namibia exports wood charcoal to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (17%), United Kingdom (14%), South Africa (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+419% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $15.8M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $13.3M | 14% |
| South Africa | $11.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 12% |
| Poland | $7.0M | 7.4% |
| Greece | $6.7M | 7% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 6.1% |
| United States | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 4402
| 4402.90 | Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 100% |
| 4402.10 | Bamboo charcoal | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
Wood charcoal imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $260 thousand of wood charcoal in 2024 (90 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia wood charcoal exports (HS 4402): 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 4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood charcoal exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported wood charcoal worth $95.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood charcoal from Namibia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood charcoal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wood charcoal from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $95.1 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also import wood charcoal?
Yes. Namibia imported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Malaysia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $94.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood charcoal?
The HS code for wood charcoal is heading 4402. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4402.90 (100% of the value) and 4402.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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