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Paper and paperboard waste market in Namibia, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for paper and paperboard waste in Namibia exhibited considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. It began the period at 15 632 tons in 2018 before contracting sharply to 6 027 tons in 2019. A rebound occurred in 2020, lifting the volume to 9 434 tons, which was followed by a phase of relative stability around 7 600 to 8 000 tons in 2021 and 2022. The market then increased again to reach 8 950 tons in 2023.

Domestic production was steady at 20 000 tons annually throughout these years. The year-to-year movements in market volume were chiefly attributable to fluctuations in export volumes, which directly affected the amount of material remaining available domestically, while import levels were consistently very low.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Namibia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Namibia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Namibia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production paper and paperboard waste in Namibia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Namibia produced 20 000 tonnes of paper and paperboard waste, a figure that remained virtually unchanged from 2019. The most significant changes occurred in 2018, with both the largest decline and increase recorded at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper and paperboard waste from Namibia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 374 tonnes, then peaked in 2017, creating a 13.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Namibia exported 10 566 tonnes of paper and paperboard waste, marking a 24.4% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 92.7%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 219.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.7%)	219.6%	(24.4%)	(43.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all of Namibia's paper and paperboard waste exports in kind went to South Africa, which accounted for 99.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exported paper and paperboard waste volumes from Namibia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 012 thousand US dollars, representing a 38.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 56.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 24.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(25.5%)	(38.8%)	(24.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa remained the key partner for Namibia's exports in value terms, accounting for 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper and paperboard waste to Namibia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their peak in 2019 at 7 tonnes, then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 tonnes, showing a 198-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign paper and paperboard waste supplies to Namibia reached 0.0 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 99.5% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 293.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	293.8%	16.4%	(99.5%)	(71.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the key and almost sole market for imports in kind of paper and paperboard waste to Namibia, accounting for 92.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 15 thousand US dollars, then dropped to their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, varying by a factor of 794. In 2020, paper and paperboard waste shipments to Namibia from abroad stood at 0.0 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt drop of 99.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1 439.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.6%)	1 439.1%	(99.9%)	(79.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa remained the main destination for imports in value terms, taking 88.0% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed across various smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io