Computer storage units imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer storage units by Namibia reached $8.8 million in 2024 (68 tonnes). Value rose 111% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.8M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 21 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 54 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 52 t |
Where Namibia imports computer storage units from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 53% |
| China | $2.4M | 27% |
| United States | $980K | 11% |
| Thailand | $269K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $175K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $76K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $44K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $128.01 per kg, 67% below the world average of $384.45, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported computer storage units worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (27%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $128.01 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $384.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer storage units to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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