Electric motor imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Namibia reached $14.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 794 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 770 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 590 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 815 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 650 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 930 t |
Where Namibia imports electric motor from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.1M | 56% |
| China | $2.2M | 15% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $950K | 6.5% |
| United States | $427K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $326K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $323K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $149K | 1% |
| Poland | $113K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $106K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 18% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 16% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 11% |
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 11% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 9.9% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 8.5% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 5.4% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.67 per kg, close to the world average of $13.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric motor exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $3.0 million of electric motor in 2024 (210 tonnes). Spain alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.9M | 61% |
| South Africa | $799K | 26% |
| Zambia | $128K | 4.2% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $81K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $70K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $28K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $17K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electric motor worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.67 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric motor to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electric motor?
Yes. Namibia exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8501.53 (18% of the value) and 8501.52 (16%).
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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