Wooden crates and pallets imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden crates and pallets by Namibia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 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 | $3.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
Where Namibia imports wooden crates and pallets from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.7% |
| China | $23K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4415
| 4415.20 | Wooden pallets | 96% |
| 4415.10 | Wooden crates and boxes | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.67, 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.
Wooden crates and pallets exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $878 thousand of wooden crates and pallets in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia wooden crates and pallets imports (HS 4415): 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 4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported wooden crates and pallets worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and pallets to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and pallets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden crates and pallets to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export wooden crates and pallets?
Yes. Namibia exported $878 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Botswana and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
The HS code for wooden crates and pallets is heading 4415. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4415.20 (96% of the value) and 4415.10 (4%).
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