Conveyor imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $13.4 million of conveyor in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 115% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 955 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 559 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 609 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 743 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 824 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 800 t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Namibia imports conveyor from
Most of the value came from Slovenia (27%), China (16%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $3.5M | 27% |
| China | $2.1M | 16% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 13% |
| Israel | $451K | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $344K | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $334K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $320K | 2.4% |
| United States | $282K | 2.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $253K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 38% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 32% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 14% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 8.8% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 4.7% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 2.3% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 0.9% |
| 8428.31 | Underground conveyor systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.56 per kg, 22% above the world average of $10.33. 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.
Conveyor exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported conveyor worth $886 thousand (59 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (39%), Spain (28%), Cyprus (14%).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported conveyor worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Namibia?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (16%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.56 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $10.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export conveyor?
Yes. Namibia exported $886 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Spain and Cyprus. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8428.39 (38% of the value) and 8428.90 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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