Medium dry transformers imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.2 million of medium dry transformers in 2024 (232 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.2M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 269 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 302 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 189 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 236 t |
Where Namibia imports medium dry transformers from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 91% |
| Italy | $156K | 3.8% |
| China | $141K | 3.4% |
| India | $14K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.93 per kg, 27% above the world average of $14.12. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia medium dry transformers imports (HS 8504.33): 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 8504.33: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of medium dry transformers imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported medium dry transformers worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium dry transformers to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Italy (4%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.93 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $14.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium dry transformers to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium dry transformers?
The HS code for medium dry transformers is subheading 8504.33. 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 8504 page.
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