Manual bending and folding presses imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.3 million of manual bending and folding presses in 2024 (154 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.3M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $431K | 97 t |
| 2021 | $192K | 59 t |
| 2020 | $519K | 73 t |
| 2019 | $285K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $214K | 20 t |
| 2017 | $587K | 124 t |
Where Namibia imports manual bending and folding presses from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 62% |
| South Africa | $277K | 12% |
| Turkey | $266K | 12% |
| China | $227K | 9.9% |
| France | $104K | 4.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.81 per kg, 347% above the world average of $3.31. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia manual bending and folding presses imports (HS 8462.29): 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 8462.29: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual bending and folding presses imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported manual bending and folding presses worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual bending and folding presses to Namibia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual bending and folding presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.81 per kg in 2024, 347% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual bending and folding presses to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $587 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $740 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for manual bending and folding presses?
The HS code for manual bending and folding presses is subheading 8462.29. 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 8462 page.
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