Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $7.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Namibia imports lead-acid starter batteries from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 81% |
| Norway | $327K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $264K | 3.8% |
| China | $224K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $181K | 2.6% |
| United States | $98K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $28K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $355 thousand of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (48 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Norway accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $320K | 90% |
| Botswana | $14K | 4% |
| Angola | $13K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Norway (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Namibia exported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Botswana and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
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