Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.8 million of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) in 2024 (238 tonnes). Value rose 169% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.0 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 | $2.8M | 238 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 94 t |
| 2020 | $498K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 200 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 264 t |
Where Namibia imports boring and sinking machinery (stationary) from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Canada (18%), South Africa (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $767K | 28% |
| Canada | $504K | 18% |
| South Africa | $491K | 18% |
| Sweden | $382K | 14% |
| Angola | $271K | 9.8% |
| Ghana | $143K | 5.2% |
| China | $103K | 3.7% |
| United States | $37K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.56 per kg, 1795% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $213 thousand of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) in 2024 (8 tonnes). Angola alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $212K | 100% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports (HS 8430.49): 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 8430.49: Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported boring and sinking machinery (stationary) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 238 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($767 thousand), followed by Canada (18%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.56 per kg in 2024, 1795% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
Yes. Namibia exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.49. 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 8430 page.
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