Electrical machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $23.9 million of electrical machinery in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 155% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $23.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 480 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 135 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 166 t |
Where Namibia imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), South Africa (30%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 47% |
| South Africa | $7.1M | 30% |
| United States | $2.6M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $454K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $377K | 1.6% |
| France | $319K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $306K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $178K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $92K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 55% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 38% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 6.7% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.8% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.14 per kg, 73% below the world average of $74.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical machinery exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported electrical machinery worth $2.6 million (332 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 73% |
| United States | $336K | 13% |
| Botswana | $172K | 6.6% |
| Angola | $36K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $33K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.6% |
| Paraguay | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electrical machinery worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.14 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and Botswana. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (55% of the value) and 8543.30 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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