Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.0 million of bridge and gantry cranes in 2024 (264 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.0 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 | $2.0M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 251 t |
| 2021 | $757K | 97 t |
| 2020 | $559K | 125 t |
| 2019 | $330K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 279 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 831 t |
Where Namibia imports bridge and gantry cranes from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Germany (22%), South Africa (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $535K | 26% |
| Germany | $455K | 22% |
| South Africa | $428K | 21% |
| China | $251K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $236K | 12% |
| Sweden | $82K | 4% |
| South Korea | $33K | 1.6% |
| France | $22K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, close to the world average of $6.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bridge and gantry cranes exports from Namibia
Exports of bridge and gantry cranes by Namibia reached $642 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). Spain alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $542K | 85% |
| Angola | $87K | 14% |
| South Africa | $13K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Namibia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($535 thousand), followed by Germany (22%) and South Africa (21%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export bridge and gantry cranes?
Yes. Namibia exported $642 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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