Excavation machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavation machinery by Namibia reached $29.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.3 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 | $29.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 599 t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 702 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 982 t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Finland (26%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.4M | 29% |
| Finland | $7.5M | 26% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 16% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 9.9% |
| United States | $2.1M | 7% |
| Germany | $989K | 3.4% |
| France | $676K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $572K | 2% |
| Canada | $504K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $324K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 73% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 11% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 9.4% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 3.4% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 2% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 0.9% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 0.4% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.13 per kg, 584% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Namibia
Exports of excavation machinery by Namibia reached $9.8 million in 2024 (429 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.6M | 67% |
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 22% |
| Botswana | $821K | 8.3% |
| Angola | $219K | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported excavation machinery worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Finland (26%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.13 per kg in 2024, 584% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2022 at $39.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (73% of the value) and 8430.31 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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