Diesel generator sets large imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported diesel generator sets large worth $3.8 million (141 tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.0 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 | $3.8M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $264K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $621K | 82 t |
| 2019 | $940K | 83 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 125 t |
Where Namibia imports diesel generator sets large from
Most of the value came from Belgium (39%), South Africa (23%), Norway (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 39% |
| South Africa | $870K | 23% |
| Norway | $638K | 17% |
| Spain | $446K | 12% |
| India | $130K | 3.5% |
| United States | $130K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.1% |
| China | $33K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.62 per kg, 98% above the world average of $13.44. 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 generator sets large exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.5 million of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (10 tonnes). Botswana alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.5M | 99% |
| Zambia | $23K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported diesel generator sets large worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Namibia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Norway (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.62 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $13.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. The peak was 2023 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 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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