Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $3.1 million (151 tonnes). Value rose 540% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.0 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 | $3.1M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $487K | 50 t |
| 2022 | $684K | 56 t |
| 2021 | $469K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $285K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $393K | 13 t |
Where Namibia imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.7M | 87% |
| South Africa | $371K | 12% |
| China | $18K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.68 per kg, close to the world average of $22.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $2.7 million of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery in 2024 (131 tonnes). Zambia alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.6M | 99% |
| Angola | $11K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 540% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Namibia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.68 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $22.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $393 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 694%. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Angola and Singapore. That compares with imports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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