Floating structures imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of floating structures by Namibia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (129 tonnes). That is 107% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.0M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $693K | 42 t |
| 2021 | $396K | 34 t |
| 2020 | $321K | 28 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 484 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 105 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 115 t |
Where Namibia imports floating structures from
One supplier dominates: Angola accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.5M | 64% |
| Italy | $489K | 12% |
| South Africa | $428K | 11% |
| China | $202K | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $76K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $52K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $41K | 1% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8907
| 8907.90 | Floating structures (other) | 77% |
| 8907.10 | Inflatable rafts | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.93 per kg, 222% above the world average of $9.62. 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.
Floating structures exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $699 thousand of floating structures in 2024 (28 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahamas accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $375K | 54% |
| South Africa | $168K | 24% |
| Norway | $77K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $47K | 6.7% |
| Angola | $21K | 3% |
| Cayman Isds | $6K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Gabon | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia floating structures imports (HS 8907): 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 8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons).
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported floating structures worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating structures to Namibia?
Angola was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (12%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating structures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.93 per kg in 2024, 222% above the world average of $9.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating structures to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export floating structures?
Yes. Namibia exported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, South Africa and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating structures?
The HS code for floating structures is heading 8907. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8907.90 (77% of the value) and 8907.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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