USA-Namibia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $309.92M total volume •USA surplus: $176.86M

USANamibia

$243.39M

Exports (2023)

NamibiaUSA

$66.53M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$176.86M

Surplus for USA

Total Trade

$309.92M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between USA and Namibia. Green line shows exports from USA, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the USA-Namibia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

USANamibia Exports

$243.39M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
8.3% top product
1Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$20.23M
8.3% of exports
2Magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered): whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, (not natural magnesium carbonate)
$17.40M
7.1% of exports
3Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
$14.61M
6.0% of exports
4Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
$7.85M
3.2% of exports
5Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals
$5.83M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

USA's export portfolio to Namibia demonstrates strategic specialization, with chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NamibiaUSA Imports

$66.53M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
61.6% concentration
1Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set
$41.01M
61.6% of imports
2Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)
$7.47M
11.2% of imports
3Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set
$5.40M
8.1% of imports
4Collections and collectors' pieces: of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest
$1.18M
1.8% of imports
5Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30
$1.15M
1.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

USA's import pattern from Namibia reveals significant dependencyin diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

USA demonstrates competitive strength in exportingchemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 to Namibia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $309.92M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: USA-Namibia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $309.92 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: USA maintains a surplus of $176.86 million
  • Export Focus: USA's primary exports include chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered): whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, (not natural magnesium carbonate), rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Namibia include diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set, marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface), diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $309.92M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with USA leveraging its comparative advantages in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

USA's specialization in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824complements Namibia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $309.92M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $309.92M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $309.92 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 and diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

USA's trade surplus of $176.86 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered): whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, (not natural magnesium carbonate) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between USA and Namibia represents a total trade volume of $309.92 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for USA, with exports exceeding importsby $176.86 million.

Export Strengths

USA's exports to Namibia total $243.39 million, with competitive advantages in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, representing $20.23M or8.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Namibia amount to $66.53 million, highlighting economic interdependence in diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set, with Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set comprising61.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates USA's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023