Industrial diesel engines imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial diesel engines by Namibia reached $13.5 million in 2024 (510 tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $13.5M | 510 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 223 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 172 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 661 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 272 t |
Where Namibia imports industrial diesel engines from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.9M | 59% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $357K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $308K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $288K | 2.1% |
| China | $216K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $136K | 1% |
| Germany | $121K | 0.9% |
| India | $109K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $104K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.48 per kg, 98% above the world average of $13.37. 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.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $298 thousand of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (104 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $164K | 55% |
| South Africa | $72K | 24% |
| United States | $27K | 8.9% |
| Angola | $25K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.6% |
| Nicaragua | $2K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported industrial diesel engines worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Namibia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.48 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Namibia exported $298 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and the United States. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 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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