Centrifuge imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $50.1 million of centrifuge in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $50.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Namibia imports centrifuge from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), Germany (11%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.6M | 39% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 11% |
| China | $4.6M | 9.3% |
| United States | $4.5M | 9% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 21% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 19% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 17% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 14% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 13% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 11% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 3.2% |
| 8421.91 | Centrifuge parts | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.39 per kg, close to the world average of $21.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Centrifuge exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported centrifuge worth $4.3 million (273 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (29%), Republic of the Congo (21%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.3M | 29% |
| Republic of the Congo | $897K | 21% |
| DR Congo | $523K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $412K | 9.5% |
| Angola | $342K | 7.9% |
| Norway | $273K | 6.3% |
| France | $202K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $103K | 2.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $88K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported centrifuge worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Germany (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.39 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $21.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuge to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export centrifuge?
Yes. Namibia exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the Republic of the Congo and the DR Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8421.99 (21% of the value) and 8421.23 (19%).
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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