Motor vehicle lights imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported motor vehicle lights worth $4.4 million (148 tonnes). That is 14% more 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 | $4.4M | 148 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 97 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 88 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 169 t |
Where Namibia imports motor vehicle lights from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), China (13%), Thailand (8%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 41% |
| China | $566K | 13% |
| Thailand | $340K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $311K | 7% |
| Japan | $309K | 7% |
| Germany | $150K | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $114K | 2.6% |
| India | $90K | 2% |
| Austria | $87K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.04 per kg, close to the world average of $31.51.
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 motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported motor vehicle lights worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (13%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $31.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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