Communication apparatus (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $6.1 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (42 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.5 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 | $6.1M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 42 t |
Where Namibia imports communication apparatus (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 52% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 37% |
| United States | $239K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $106K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $58K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $45K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $28K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $145.48 per kg, 27% above the world average of $114.21. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported communication apparatus (other) worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 919% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $145.48 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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