Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $18.4 million of low voltage cable (no connectors) in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $18.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 691 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 693 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 918 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports low voltage cable (no connectors) from
Most of the value came from Zambia (48%), South Africa (24%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $8.9M | 48% |
| South Africa | $4.5M | 24% |
| China | $2.3M | 13% |
| India | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $301K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $250K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $168K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100K | 0.5% |
| United States | $82K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.91 per kg, close to the world average of $8.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $414 thousand of low voltage cable (no connectors) in 2024 (58 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (46%), South Africa (14%), Canada (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $192K | 46% |
| South Africa | $59K | 14% |
| Canada | $58K | 14% |
| Cyprus | $32K | 7.8% |
| France | $24K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $13K | 3.1% |
| Botswana | $8K | 2% |
| Norway | $6K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia low voltage cable (no connectors) imports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable (no connectors) to Namibia?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.91 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $8.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. Namibia exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Canada. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. 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 8544 page.
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