Light fixtures imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $15.6 million of light fixtures in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Namibia imports light fixtures from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.8M | 63% |
| China | $4.7M | 30% |
| Norway | $190K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $180K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $127K | 0.8% |
| United States | $68K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $68K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 0.4% |
| India | $59K | 0.4% |
| France | $47K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9405
| 9405.40 | Electric light fixture | 63% |
| 9405.20 | Table lamp | 10% |
| 9405.10 | Chandelier | 7.7% |
| 9405.60 | Illuminated sign | 6.1% |
| 9405.99 | Lamp metal parts | 6% |
| 9405.50 | Oil lamp | 3.6% |
| 9405.30 | Christmas light | 1.8% |
| 9405.91 | Lamp glass shade | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.33 per kg, close to the world average of $13.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light fixtures exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $817 thousand of light fixtures in 2024 (46 tonnes). Zambia alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $416K | 51% |
| DR Congo | $79K | 9.6% |
| Mozambique | $60K | 7.4% |
| Norway | $60K | 7.3% |
| Eswatini | $43K | 5.3% |
| Cyprus | $41K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 4.9% |
| Angola | $25K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $13K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $12K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia light fixtures imports (HS 9405): 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 9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of light fixtures imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported light fixtures worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply light fixtures to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by China (30%) and Norway (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 661% on the year.
What is the average import price of light fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.33 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $13.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light fixtures to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export light fixtures?
Yes. Namibia exported $817 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light fixtures?
The HS code for light fixtures is heading 9405. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9405.40 (63% of the value) and 9405.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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