Excavator imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $84.1 million of excavator in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $84.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $102.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $82.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 5.3K t |
Where Namibia imports excavator from
Most of the value came from South Africa (26%), China (25%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.4M | 26% |
| China | $21.0M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $11.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 9.9% |
| India | $7.3M | 8.7% |
| Finland | $3.5M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 28% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 25% |
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 19% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 12% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 6.6% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 6.4% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 2.5% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.63 per kg, 55% above the world average of $5.55. 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.
Excavator exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $6.9 million of excavator in 2024 (598 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (39%), Zambia (33%), South Africa (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.7M | 39% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 33% |
| South Africa | $868K | 13% |
| Botswana | $622K | 9% |
| Angola | $130K | 1.9% |
| Malawi | $126K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 1% |
| Guyana | $61K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $23K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported excavator worth $84.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.63 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $84.1 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2023 at $102.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.8 million a year.
Does Namibia also export excavator?
Yes. Namibia exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $77.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8429.51 (28% of the value) and 8429.59 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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