Mobile phones imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported mobile phones worth $79.5 million (211 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 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 | $79.5M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $42.3M | 167 t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $47.8M | 195 t |
Where Namibia imports mobile phones from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $49.8M | 63% |
| China | $27.3M | 34% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $585K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $307K | 0.4% |
| India | $138K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.1% |
| United States | $40K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $37K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $377.47 per kg, close to the world average of $321.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mobile phones exports from Namibia
Exports of mobile phones by Namibia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). Norway alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+807% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $908K | 63% |
| Botswana | $261K | 18% |
| South Africa | $228K | 16% |
| Angola | $22K | 1.5% |
| United States | $7K | 0.5% |
| China | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported mobile phones worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($49.8 million), followed by China (34%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 770% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $377.47 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.8 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export mobile phones?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Botswana and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $78.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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