Cameras imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.3 million of cameras in 2024 (36 tonnes). That is 10% 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 | $2.3M | 36 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 28 t |
Where Namibia imports cameras from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 55% |
| China | $662K | 29% |
| Canada | $134K | 5.9% |
| Japan | $60K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 1.6% |
| United States | $29K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $16K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9006
| 9006.59 | Cameras (other types) | 72% |
| 9006.91 | Camera parts and accessories | 14% |
| 9006.99 | Flash equipment parts | 6.3% |
| 9006.30 | Specialized photographic cameras | 4.3% |
| 9006.40 | Instant print cameras | 1.4% |
| 9006.61 | Camera flash units | 1% |
| 9006.69 | Flashlight apparatus (other) | 0.6% |
| 9006.53 | 35mm film cameras | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.69 per kg, 232% above the world average of $19.20. 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 cameras imports (HS 9006): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9006: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539.
Common questions
What is the value of cameras imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported cameras worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cameras to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (29%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of cameras per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.69 per kg in 2024, 232% above the world average of $19.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cameras to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cameras?
The HS code for cameras is heading 9006. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9006.59 (72% of the value) and 9006.91 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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