High voltage distribution panels imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage distribution panels by Namibia reached $8.5 million in 2024 (351 tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. 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 | $8.5M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 336 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 377 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 193 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 415 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 361 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 506 t |
Where Namibia imports high voltage distribution panels from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), Germany (17%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 44% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 17% |
| China | $965K | 11% |
| Turkey | $439K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $421K | 5% |
| India | $359K | 4.3% |
| France | $264K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $220K | 2.6% |
| United States | $186K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $81K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.12 per kg, close to the world average of $22.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage distribution panels exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported high voltage distribution panels worth $707 thousand (28 tonnes). Zambia alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+629% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $584K | 83% |
| Angola | $35K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 4.5% |
| Bahamas | $30K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $14K | 2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported high voltage distribution panels worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 351 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.12 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $22.53 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 voltage distribution panels to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export high voltage distribution panels?
Yes. Namibia exported $707 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Angola and the Netherlands. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. 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 8537 page.
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