Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $8.1 million (477 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.7 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 | $8.1M | 477 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 305 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 368 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 561 t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 476 t |
Where Namibia imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.2M | 64% |
| China | $618K | 7.6% |
| India | $543K | 6.7% |
| France | $390K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $295K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $200K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $167K | 2.1% |
| United States | $155K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $111K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $104K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.02 per kg, 52% below the world average of $35.57, 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 switching apparatus (other) exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $786 thousand of electrical switching apparatus (other) in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of it went to Bermuda (22%), Botswana (17%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | $171K | 22% |
| Botswana | $137K | 18% |
| France | $100K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $97K | 12% |
| Zambia | $91K | 12% |
| Angola | $83K | 11% |
| South Africa | $33K | 4.1% |
| Norway | $14K | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $12K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electrical switching apparatus (other) imports (HS 8536.90): 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 477 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (8%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.02 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electrical switching apparatus (other)?
Yes. Namibia exported $786 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bermuda, Botswana and France. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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 8536 page.
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