Food processing machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $10.7 million of food processing machinery in 2024 (459 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.8 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 | $10.7M | 459 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 551 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 275 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 654 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 213 t |
Where Namibia imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), Italy (26%), Germany (26%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+870% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 32% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 26% |
| China | $494K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $340K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $249K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $227K | 2.1% |
| United States | $93K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $71K | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $61K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 29% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 26% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 24% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 19% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 1.1% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 0.7% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 0% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.37 per kg, close to the world average of $26.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food processing machinery exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported food processing machinery worth $2.7 million (134 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.7M | 98% |
| Angola | $35K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported food processing machinery worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 459 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Germany (26%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 870% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.37 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2019 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export food processing machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Angola and Singapore. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8438.10 (29% of the value) and 8438.80 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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