Graders and levellers imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $10.2 million of graders and levellers in 2024 (958 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.2M | 958 t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 870 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 716 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 334 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 463 t |
Where Namibia imports graders and levellers from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), South Africa (22%), Brazil (20%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+797% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 36% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 22% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 20% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 14% |
| United States | $713K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.63 per kg, 45% above the world average of $7.34. 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.
Graders and levellers exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $631 thousand of graders and levellers in 2024 (87 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $631K | 100% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported graders and levellers worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 958 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Brazil (20%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 993% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $7.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graders and levellers to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. The peak was 2023 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export graders and levellers?
Yes. Namibia exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Cyprus. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. 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 8429 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.
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