Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.2 million of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes in 2024 (600 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.1 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 | $3.2M | 600 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 536 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 291 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $853K | 110 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 165 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 309 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 253 t |
Where Namibia imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
Most of the value came from China (35%), South Africa (33%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 35% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $185K | 5.9% |
| Angola | $166K | 5.3% |
| United States | $147K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $98K | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $71K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $46K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, close to the world average of $6.13.
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 buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 600 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. 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 8431 page.
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