Marine diesel engines imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marine diesel engines by Namibia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (131 tonnes). Value rose 151% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.2 million.
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 | $2.5M | 131 t |
| 2023 | $993K | 42 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 34 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 46 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 83 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 142 t |
Where Namibia imports marine diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (37%), Malaysia (14%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $922K | 37% |
| Malaysia | $339K | 14% |
| Japan | $316K | 13% |
| China | $219K | 8.8% |
| Norway | $217K | 8.7% |
| Spain | $129K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $125K | 5% |
| Canada | $74K | 3% |
| Denmark | $54K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $45K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.06 per kg, close to the world average of $19.25.
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 marine diesel engines imports (HS 8408.10): 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 8408.10: Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of marine diesel engines imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported marine diesel engines worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine diesel engines to Namibia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($922 thousand), followed by Malaysia (14%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine diesel engines to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine diesel engines?
The HS code for marine diesel engines is subheading 8408.10. 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 8408 page.
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