Analytical instruments imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by Namibia reached $17.0 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $17.0M | 108 t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 274 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 34 t |
Where Namibia imports analytical instruments from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (35%), United States (26%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 35% |
| United States | $4.4M | 26% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $742K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $596K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $566K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $504K | 3% |
| China | $469K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 2.3% |
| France | $335K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 44% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 19% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 17% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 11% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 5.1% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $156.85 per kg, 30% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Namibia
Exports of analytical instruments by Namibia reached $701 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (32%), Netherlands (15%), Republic of the Congo (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $223K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $81K | 12% |
| Norway | $69K | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $37K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $35K | 5% |
| South Africa | $21K | 2.9% |
| United States | $20K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $16K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported analytical instruments worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $156.85 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Namibia exported $701 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Netherlands and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9027.90 (44% of the value) and 9027.80 (19%).
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