Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $15.8 million of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.9 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 | $15.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $777K | 137 t |
| 2019 | $917K | 234 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 932 t |
Where Namibia imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), South Africa (20%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 34% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 20% |
| India | $2.4M | 15% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $964K | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $165K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $96K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, 77% above the world average of $4.97. 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.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Namibia
Exports of excavators with rotating superstructure by Namibia reached $236 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $213K | 90% |
| Ireland | $23K | 9.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $4.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2023 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Namibia exported $236 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Ireland. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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