Fishing vessels imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.8 million of fishing vessels in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 68% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $68.3 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 | $9.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 664 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $55.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $68.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $46.6M | 9.6K t |
Where Namibia imports fishing vessels from
Spain alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.4M | 85% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 12% |
| Russia | $202K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $124K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.77 per kg, 45% below the world average of $8.68, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia fishing vessels imports (HS 8902): 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 8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing vessels imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported fishing vessels worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing vessels to Namibia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Russia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $8.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing vessels to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.6 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $68.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing vessels?
The HS code for fishing vessels is heading 8902. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8902.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8902 page.
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