Cars imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported cars worth $180.8 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less 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 | $180.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $189.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $114.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $96.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $83.2M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $106.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $160.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $208.5M | 22.6K t |
Where Namibia imports cars from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), Japan (21%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $68.4M | 38% |
| Japan | $37.1M | 21% |
| India | $23.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 7.1% |
| United States | $11.7M | 6.5% |
| China | $8.3M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $1.9M | 1% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 27% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 24% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 15% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 13% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 7.6% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 7.1% |
| 8703.40 | Hybrid petrol-electric cars | 3.6% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.03 per kg, close to the world average of $16.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cars exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported cars worth $10.3 million (416 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $7.8M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 16% |
| Zambia | $330K | 3.2% |
| United States | $162K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $153K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $95K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $66K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $60K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported cars worth $180.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($68.4 million), followed by Japan (21%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.03 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $16.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $208.5 million in 2017 to $180.8 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $208.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $142.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export cars?
Yes. Namibia exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the United Kingdom and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $170.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (27% of the value) and 8703.22 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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