Lithium-ion batteries imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $14.5 million (625 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% 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 | $14.5M | 625 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 228 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 102 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $359K | 12 t |
Where Namibia imports lithium-ion batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 61% |
| South Africa | $4.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $340K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $297K | 2.1% |
| United States | $219K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $69K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $51K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.16 per kg, 27% below the world average of $31.77, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Namibia
Exports of lithium-ion batteries by Namibia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (72 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (29%), Nigeria (28%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 625 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.16 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $359 thousand in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Nigeria and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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