Wood joinery and carpentry imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood joinery and carpentry by Namibia reached $6.2 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.9 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 | $6.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 5.4K t |
Where Namibia imports wood joinery and carpentry from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 93% |
| China | $123K | 2% |
| Germany | $98K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $88K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $63K | 1% |
| Zambia | $31K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.4% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 48% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 34% |
| 4418.79 | Wood flooring panels (other) | 9.2% |
| 4418.40 | Concrete shuttering | 3.1% |
| 4418.10 | Wooden windows | 3.1% |
| 4418.60 | Wooden posts and beams | 2% |
| 4418.75 | Engineered wood flooring | 0.6% |
| 4418.73 | Bamboo flooring | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.45, 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 joinery and carpentry exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $204 thousand of wood joinery and carpentry in 2024 (164 tonnes). South Africa alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $119K | 58% |
| Angola | $64K | 31% |
| United States | $20K | 9.9% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia wood joinery and carpentry imports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood joinery and carpentry to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 946% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood joinery and carpentry to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export wood joinery and carpentry?
Yes. Namibia exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and the United States. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (48% of the value) and 4418.99 (34%).
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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