Generator imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $8.0 million of generator in 2024 (604 tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.0 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 | $8.0M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 313 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 442 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 450 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 337 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 343 t |
Where Namibia imports generator from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), Belgium (18%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 43% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 18% |
| Spain | $987K | 12% |
| Norway | $638K | 8% |
| China | $602K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $289K | 3.6% |
| United States | $161K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 1.8% |
| India | $139K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 47% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 18% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 15% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 14% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 5.8% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.9% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.25 per kg, 26% above the world average of $10.49. 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.
Generator exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.7 million of generator in 2024 (56 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Namibia generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported generator worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.25 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of generator to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export generator?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (47% of the value) and 8502.12 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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