Crane imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $10.2 million of crane in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $46.4 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 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 432 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 668 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 612 t |
| 2018 | $46.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Namibia imports crane from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), South Africa (23%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 34% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 23% |
| United States | $1.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $455K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $413K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $397K | 3.9% |
| France | $395K | 3.9% |
| Norway | $393K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $240K | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $236K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 25% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 21% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 20% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 15% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 7.6% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 7.2% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 3% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.98 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.26. 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.
Crane exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $3.7 million of crane in 2024 (195 tonnes). South Africa alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 71% |
| Spain | $542K | 15% |
| Zambia | $394K | 11% |
| Angola | $97K | 2.6% |
| Russia | $19K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported crane worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.98 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $46.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export crane?
Yes. Namibia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Spain and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8426.41 (25% of the value) and 8426.11 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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