Computer imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported computer worth $70.5 million (486 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $70.5M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $43.8M | 272 t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $36.6M | 368 t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 192 t |
| 2018 | $38.3M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 439 t |
Where Namibia imports computer from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.9M | 52% |
| South Africa | $23.1M | 33% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $973K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $764K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $569K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $534K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $522K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $469K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 35% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 27% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 12% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 5.8% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 5.7% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 5.3% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 4.5% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $145.13 per kg, 39% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Namibia
Exports of computer by Namibia reached $999 thousand in 2024 (72 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (17%), Germany (15%), Norway (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $170K | 17% |
| Germany | $153K | 15% |
| Norway | $75K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 6.9% |
| DR Congo | $68K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $63K | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $60K | 6% |
| Angola | $52K | 5.2% |
| Poland | $39K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported computer worth $70.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 837% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $145.13 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $70.5 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export computer?
Yes. Namibia exported $999 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Germany and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $69.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (35% of the value) and 8471.50 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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