Ignition system imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.7 million of ignition system in 2024 (404 tonnes). That is 63% 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 | $9.7M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 316 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 437 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 325 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 345 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 360 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 350 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 532 t |
Where Namibia imports ignition system from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), China (23%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.5M | 46% |
| China | $2.2M | 23% |
| Japan | $908K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $337K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $307K | 3.2% |
| United States | $264K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $255K | 2.6% |
| India | $113K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $106K | 1.1% |
| France | $101K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 32% |
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 29% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 16% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 16% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 4% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 4% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.02 per kg, 36% above the world average of $17.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ignition system worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (23%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.02 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $17.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition system to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8511.10 (32% of the value) and 8511.40 (29%).
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