Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $5.0 million (94 tonnes). That is 65% more than in 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 | $5.0M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 94 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 107 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 76 t |
Where Namibia imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
The largest suppliers were United States (31%), South Africa (23%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 31% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $542K | 11% |
| China | $391K | 7.8% |
| Poland | $204K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $184K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 2.9% |
| Norway | $109K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $88K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $87K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.00 per kg, close to the world average of $47.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydraulic and pneumatic valves exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.4 million of hydraulic and pneumatic valves in 2024 (13 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 83% |
| Republic of the Congo | $104K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $49K | 3.6% |
| Cyprus | $40K | 3% |
| Norway | $26K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $6K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Namibia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.00 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $47.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2018 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the Republic of the Congo and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. 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 8481 page.
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