High power three-phase motors imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported high power three-phase motors worth $2.7 million (210 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 210 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $787K | 49 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 95 t |
| 2020 | $935K | 71 t |
| 2019 | $791K | 73 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 151 t |
Where Namibia imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (45%), Brazil (30%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 45% |
| Brazil | $808K | 30% |
| China | $485K | 18% |
| Germany | $57K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $33K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $25K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.76 per kg, close to the world average of $13.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported high power three-phase motors worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 210 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Brazil (30%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.76 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 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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