Motor and engine parts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported motor and engine parts worth $3.1 million (59 tonnes). Value rose 55% 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 | $3.1M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 56 t |
Where Namibia imports motor and engine parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+622% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 60% |
| United States | $378K | 12% |
| Germany | $193K | 6.2% |
| China | $162K | 5.2% |
| Norway | $159K | 5.1% |
| Angola | $92K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $67K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1% |
| Canada | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.92 per kg, 360% above the world average of $11.51. 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.
Motor and engine parts exports from Namibia
Exports of motor and engine parts by Namibia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (111 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $805K | 71% |
| Norway | $98K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $86K | 7.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $74K | 6.5% |
| Cyprus | $25K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 1.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $11K | 1% |
| Angola | $8K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia motor and engine parts imports (HS 8412.90): 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 8412.90: Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412.
Common questions
What is the value of motor and engine parts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported motor and engine parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor and engine parts to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor and engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.92 per kg in 2024, 360% above the world average of $11.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor and engine parts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export motor and engine parts?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Norway and Mozambique. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor and engine parts?
The HS code for motor and engine parts is subheading 8412.90. 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 8412 page.
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