Diesel engine parts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $21.8 million of diesel engine parts in 2024 (360 tonnes). Value rose 33% 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 | $21.8M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 465 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 573 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 735 t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 853 t |
Where Namibia imports diesel engine parts from
Most of the value came from Norway (23%), South Africa (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $4.9M | 23% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 19% |
| United States | $2.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $779K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $775K | 3.6% |
| China | $680K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $577K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $420K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.55 per kg, 382% above the world average of $12.57. 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 parts exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported diesel engine parts worth $6.6 million (88 tonnes). Most of it went to Cayman Isds (41%), Norway (18%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Isds | $2.7M | 42% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 18% |
| France | $798K | 12% |
| Bermuda | $584K | 8.9% |
| Nigeria | $276K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $235K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $97K | 1.5% |
| Cyprus | $84K | 1.3% |
| United States | $77K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported diesel engine parts worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Namibia?
Norway was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.55 per kg in 2024, 382% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel engine parts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export diesel engine parts?
Yes. Namibia exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cayman Isds, Norway and France. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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