Electrical measuring instruments imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical measuring instruments by Namibia reached $7.3 million in 2024 (53 tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $7.3M | 53 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 96 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 53 t |
Where Namibia imports electrical measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from Angola (42%), United States (19%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $3.1M | 42% |
| United States | $1.4M | 19% |
| South Africa | $952K | 13% |
| China | $392K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $292K | 4% |
| Mexico | $183K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $177K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $169K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 1.9% |
| France | $108K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 40% |
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 14% |
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 13% |
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 11% |
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 7.5% |
| 9030.31 | Digital multimeters | 5% |
| 9030.32 | Recording multimeters | 3.5% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $137.99 per kg, 50% below the world average of $277.96, 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 measuring instruments exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported electrical measuring instruments worth $1.0 million (21 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (44%), Republic of the Congo (20%), South Africa (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+647% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $457K | 44% |
| Republic of the Congo | $209K | 20% |
| South Africa | $119K | 12% |
| Cayman Isds | $85K | 8.2% |
| Denmark | $73K | 7% |
| Canada | $34K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $21K | 2% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electrical measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electrical measuring instruments worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to Namibia?
Angola was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $137.99 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $277.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical measuring instruments to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the Republic of the Congo and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9030.90 (39% of the value) and 9030.89 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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