Heat treatment machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported heat treatment machinery worth $22.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 93% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $22.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 595 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 775 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 875 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 859 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Namibia imports heat treatment machinery from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 64% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 14% |
| Denmark | $676K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $579K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $562K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $460K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $358K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $313K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $288K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $245K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 59% |
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 12% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 9.3% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 7.2% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 4.2% |
| 8419.11 | Instant water heaters | 2.9% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 1.5% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.71 per kg, close to the world average of $18.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported heat treatment machinery worth $6.3 million (425 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.5M | 88% |
| Sri Lanka | $237K | 3.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $119K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $77K | 1.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $71K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $60K | 1% |
| Denmark | $60K | 1% |
| Norway | $43K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $37K | 0.6% |
| France | $30K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported heat treatment machinery worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Sri Lanka and Cayman Isds. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8419.19 (59% of the value) and 8419.89 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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