Electricity imports in Namibia: data and top supplier countries
Namibia imported $204.1 million of electricity in 2024. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $204.1M | - |
| 2023 | $207.4M | - |
| 2022 | $234.7M | - |
| 2021 | $237.0M | - |
| 2020 | $176.6M | - |
| 2019 | $86.9M | - |
| 2018 | $71.3M | - |
| 2017 | $58.5M | - |
Where Namibia imports electricity from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $102.6M | 50% |
| Zambia | $86.5M | 42% |
| Zimbabwe | $14.9M | 7.3% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Electricity exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported electricity worth $770 thousand. One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $770K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electricity imports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electricity worth $204.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 49th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electricity to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($102.6 million), followed by Zambia (42%) and Zimbabwe (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
How have imports of electricity to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.5 million in 2017 to $204.1 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2021 at $237.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electricity?
Yes. Namibia exported $770 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $203.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
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