Bicycles imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported bicycles worth $2.2 million (131 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 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 | $2.2M | 131 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 211 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 245 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 370 t |
Where Namibia imports bicycles from
South Africa alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 67% |
| China | $322K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $262K | 12% |
| Tunisia | $49K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $18K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $17K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.90 per kg, 66% above the world average of $10.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 bicycles imports (HS 8712): 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 8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycles imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bicycles worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycles to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.90 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycles to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycles?
The HS code for bicycles is heading 8712. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8712.00. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8712 page.
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