Grain mill imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported grain mill worth $2.2 million (335 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.9 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 | $2.2M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 163 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 587 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 356 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 111 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports grain mill from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 76% |
| China | $226K | 10% |
| Italy | $110K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $40K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $30K | 1.4% |
| India | $20K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 62% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 30% |
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $7.95.
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 grain mill imports (HS 8437): 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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported grain mill worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (10%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain mill to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8437.80 (62% of the value) and 8437.90 (30%).
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