Battery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of battery by Namibia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.1 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 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 4.1K t |
Where Namibia imports battery from
Most of the value came from South Africa (50%), China (20%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 50% |
| China | $1.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $305K | 4.2% |
| United States | $302K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $233K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $70K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 0.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 51% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 32% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 7.5% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 5.6% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 3.2% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.7% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Battery exports from Namibia
Exports of battery by Namibia reached $424 thousand in 2024 (205 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (49%), Angola (26%), Cyprus (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $206K | 49% |
| Angola | $110K | 26% |
| Cyprus | $37K | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $14K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $13K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $11K | 2.5% |
| Botswana | $10K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported battery worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (20%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export battery?
Yes. Namibia exported $424 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Angola and Cyprus. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8506.50 (51% of the value) and 8506.80 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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