Diesel engine imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $19.4 million of diesel engine in 2024 (770 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 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 | $19.4M | 771 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 675 t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 601 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 514 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 381 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 856 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 568 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 637 t |
Where Namibia imports diesel engine from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), South Africa (24%), Japan (5%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.4M | 43% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 24% |
| Japan | $949K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $922K | 4.8% |
| China | $879K | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $416K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $378K | 2% |
| Germany | $318K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $288K | 1.5% |
| India | $279K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 70% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 17% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.13 per kg, 67% above the world average of $15.07. 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.
Diesel engine exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported diesel engine worth $1.8 million (160 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 78% |
| Zambia | $164K | 9.1% |
| Cyprus | $72K | 4% |
| Angola | $59K | 3.3% |
| United States | $43K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $37K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $23K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Nicaragua | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported diesel engine worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 770 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Namibia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.13 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export diesel engine?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Cyprus. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (70% of the value) and 8408.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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