Alarm system imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alarm system by Namibia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (172 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $4.4M | 172 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 178 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 144 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 285 t |
Where Namibia imports alarm system from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 63% |
| China | $507K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 3.3% |
| United States | $139K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 2.9% |
| Romania | $88K | 2% |
| Canada | $83K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $76K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $71K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 32% |
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 31% |
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 27% |
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.84 per kg, 65% below the world average of $72.84, 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.
Alarm system exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $334 thousand of alarm system in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (28%), Norway (27%), Singapore (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $93K | 28% |
| Norway | $90K | 27% |
| Singapore | $37K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $33K | 9.9% |
| France | $28K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $25K | 7.5% |
| Australia | $10K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1.3% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported alarm system worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (11%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.84 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alarm system to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export alarm system?
Yes. Namibia exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Norway and Singapore. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8531.90 (32% of the value) and 8531.10 (30%).
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