Large dry transformers imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large dry transformers by Namibia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (320 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.7 million.
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 | $3.2M | 320 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 277 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 618 t |
Where Namibia imports large dry transformers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 82% |
| France | $247K | 7.7% |
| Australia | $155K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $91K | 2.8% |
| China | $56K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $39K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.09 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.21. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported large dry transformers worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 320 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (8%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.09 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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