Electrical parts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $5.8 million of electrical parts in 2024 (427 tonnes). Value rose 5% 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 | $5.8M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 340 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 361 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 295 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 334 t |
Where Namibia imports electrical parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 53% |
| China | $580K | 9.9% |
| United States | $405K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $288K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $278K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $231K | 3.9% |
| France | $208K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $145K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $107K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $96K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 66% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.70 per kg, 44% below the world average of $24.56, 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 parts exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported electrical parts worth $317 thousand (16 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (32%), Bahamas (29%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $103K | 33% |
| Bahamas | $92K | 29% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 13% |
| South Africa | $36K | 12% |
| Turkey | $9K | 3% |
| Zambia | $7K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $7K | 2.1% |
| Botswana | $5K | 1.5% |
| United States | $4K | 1.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electrical parts worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.70 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $24.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical parts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electrical parts?
Yes. Namibia exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the Bahamas and the DR Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (66% of the value) and 8538.10 (34%).
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