Ammunition and munitions imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported ammunition and munitions worth $2.5 million (172 tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.3 million.
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 | $2.5M | 172 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 324 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 730 t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 318 t |
Where Namibia imports ammunition and munitions from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), Spain (20%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 47% |
| Spain | $502K | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $280K | 11% |
| Sweden | $178K | 7% |
| France | $132K | 5.2% |
| China | $68K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $62K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $61K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 42% |
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 36% |
| 9306.90 | Ammunition (other) | 17% |
| 9306.29 | Shotgun cartridge parts | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.79 per kg, 64% below the world average of $40.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ammunition and munitions worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Namibia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Spain (20%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.79 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $40.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2017 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9306.30 (42% of the value) and 9306.21 (36%).
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