Accumulator imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported accumulator worth $30.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $30.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Namibia imports accumulator from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.5M | 50% |
| China | $10.5M | 34% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $607K | 2% |
| Germany | $527K | 1.7% |
| United States | $393K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $301K | 1% |
| Turkey | $265K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $223K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $188K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 47% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 23% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 16% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 12% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 1.2% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 1.1% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, 46% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.5 million of accumulator in 2024 (126 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (23%), Uganda (20%), Nigeria (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported accumulator worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Norway (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export accumulator?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Uganda and Nigeria. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (47% of the value) and 8507.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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