Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Namibia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 894 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 847 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 648 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 458 t |
Where Namibia imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from China (32%), South Africa (28%), Singapore (16%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 32% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 28% |
| Singapore | $599K | 16% |
| Norway | $391K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $220K | 5.8% |
| Greece | $93K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $56K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $53K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Singapore (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 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 traction batteries to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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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