Coaxial cable imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $16.5 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.5 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 | $16.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 4.8K t |
Where Namibia imports coaxial cable from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), Botswana (35%), China (4%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+995% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.8M | 47% |
| Botswana | $5.8M | 35% |
| China | $700K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $681K | 4.1% |
| India | $668K | 4% |
| Poland | $315K | 1.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $92K | 0.6% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $88K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 43% below the world average of $11.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coaxial cable exports from Namibia
Exports of coaxial cable by Namibia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). Bahamas alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $752K | 67% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $87K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $84K | 7.5% |
| Angola | $79K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $66K | 5.8% |
| Norway | $12K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $11K | 1% |
| Germany | $11K | 1% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.5% |
| France | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported coaxial cable worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Botswana (35%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 995% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Falkland Isds (Malvinas) and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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