Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $4.3 million (326 tonnes). That is 196% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.1 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 | $4.3M | 326 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 177 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $730K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 484 t |
Where Namibia imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), South Africa (20%), Israel (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 29% |
| South Africa | $869K | 20% |
| Israel | $451K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $334K | 7.8% |
| United States | $258K | 6.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $253K | 6% |
| Brazil | $187K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $184K | 4.3% |
| China | $174K | 4.1% |
| India | $49K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.03 per kg, close to the world average of $13.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Namibia
Exports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Namibia reached $311 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). Spain alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $252K | 81% |
| Kenya | $36K | 12% |
| Norway | $10K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $3K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 196% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Israel (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Namibia exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Kenya and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 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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