Gas purification machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas purification machinery by Namibia reached $6.4 million in 2024 (202 tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.4M | 202 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 152 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 81 t |
Where Namibia imports gas purification machinery from
Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), China (13%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 40% |
| China | $837K | 13% |
| United States | $680K | 11% |
| Germany | $541K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $512K | 8% |
| Belgium | $348K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $239K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $114K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $64K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $63K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.75 per kg, close to the world average of $27.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas purification machinery exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported gas purification machinery worth $671 thousand (23 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $467K | 70% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 5.8% |
| Norway | $38K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $36K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $25K | 3.8% |
| Ghana | $11K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $8K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia gas purification machinery imports (HS 8421.39): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8421.39: Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas purification machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported gas purification machinery worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas purification machinery to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas purification machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.75 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $27.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas purification machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export gas purification machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $671 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Tanzania and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas purification machinery?
The HS code for gas purification machinery is subheading 8421.39. 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 8421 page.
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.
Same product, other countries
World gas purification machinery trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.