Electroplating machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.0 million of electroplating machinery in 2024 (906 tonnes). That is 3573% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% 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 | $9.0M | 906 t |
| 2023 | $244K | 33 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 355 t |
| 2020 | $56K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $110K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $120K | 2 t |
Where Namibia imports electroplating machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 72% |
| United States | $2.4M | 27% |
| France | $34K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $29K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.90 per kg, 69% below the world average of $32.00, 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.
Electroplating machinery exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.9 million of electroplating machinery in 2024 (278 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+598% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 100% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia electroplating machinery imports (HS 8543.30): 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 8543.30: Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis.
Common questions
What is the value of electroplating machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported electroplating machinery worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 906 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply electroplating machinery to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by the United States (26%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of electroplating machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.90 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $32.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electroplating machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export electroplating machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, France and Belgium. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electroplating machinery?
The HS code for electroplating machinery is subheading 8543.30. 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 8543 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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