Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $2.8 million (79 tonnes). That is 207% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $2.8M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $914K | 36 t |
| 2022 | $644K | 27 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 158 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 99 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 71 t |
Where Namibia imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 52% |
| South Africa | $490K | 18% |
| Switzerland | $227K | 8.1% |
| China | $201K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $187K | 6.7% |
| Norway | $171K | 6.1% |
| Iceland | $30K | 1.1% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.38 per kg, close to the world average of $30.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 207% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.38 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $30.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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