Crushing machine imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $92.0 million of crushing machine in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $92.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $55.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $51.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 3.9K t |
Where Namibia imports crushing machine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), China (15%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $32.9M | 36% |
| China | $13.5M | 15% |
| United States | $11.0M | 12% |
| Australia | $7.5M | 8.2% |
| Malaysia | $4.7M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 61% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 21% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 13% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 2.9% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 1.7% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.16 per kg, 40% above the world average of $6.56. 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.
Crushing machine exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported crushing machine worth $12.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $10.4M | 83% |
| Botswana | $1.5M | 12% |
| South Africa | $194K | 1.6% |
| United States | $143K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $116K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $44K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $20K | 0.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $20K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported crushing machine worth $92.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 928% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.16 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $6.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.9 million in 2017 to $92.0 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export crushing machine?
Yes. Namibia exported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $79.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (61% of the value) and 8474.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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