Liquid filtration machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid filtration machinery by Namibia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (266 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $8.3M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 118 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 68 t |
Where Namibia imports liquid filtration machinery from
Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), Germany (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 19% |
| United States | $1.1M | 13% |
| Mexico | $683K | 8.2% |
| Czech Republic | $372K | 4.5% |
| France | $277K | 3.3% |
| China | $228K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $149K | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $89K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.30 per kg, 27% above the world average of $24.66. 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.
Liquid filtration machinery exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $744 thousand of liquid filtration machinery in 2024 (48 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $642K | 86% |
| Norway | $29K | 3.9% |
| Angola | $27K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported liquid filtration machinery worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.30 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $24.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export liquid filtration machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $744 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Norway and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
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