Industrial trucks imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.8 million of industrial trucks in 2024 (214 tonnes). Value rose 100% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.8M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 176 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $632K | 105 t |
| 2020 | $468K | 126 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 116 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 112 t |
Where Namibia imports industrial trucks from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (39%), Spain (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 46% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 39% |
| Spain | $142K | 5.1% |
| United States | $100K | 3.6% |
| India | $78K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 2% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Industrial trucks (other power) | 50% |
| 8709.90 | Industrial truck parts | 45% |
| 8709.11 | Electric industrial trucks | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.18 per kg, close to the world average of $11.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial trucks exports from Namibia
Exports of industrial trucks by Namibia reached $210 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). Botswana alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $142K | 68% |
| Kenya | $29K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 11% |
| Angola | $15K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia industrial trucks imports (HS 8709): 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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported industrial trucks worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.18 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $11.46 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 trucks to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export industrial trucks?
Yes. Namibia exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (50% of the value) and 8709.90 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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