Navigation instruments imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.4 million of navigation instruments in 2024 (15 tonnes). Value rose 125% 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 | $2.4M | 15 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 12 t |
Where Namibia imports navigation instruments from
The largest suppliers were Spain (31%), South Africa (25%), Norway (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $734K | 31% |
| South Africa | $584K | 25% |
| Norway | $284K | 12% |
| France | $175K | 7.3% |
| United States | $146K | 6.1% |
| Japan | $97K | 4.1% |
| China | $91K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $44K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 67% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 21% |
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 7.8% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $157.87 per kg, 69% below the world average of $507.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Navigation instruments exports from Namibia
Exports of navigation instruments by Namibia reached $229 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (30%), United States (27%), South Africa (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $69K | 30% |
| United States | $62K | 27% |
| South Africa | $34K | 15% |
| Cameroon | $25K | 11% |
| Spain | $18K | 7.9% |
| Angola | $12K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported navigation instruments worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 125% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Namibia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($734 thousand), followed by South Africa (25%) and Norway (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $157.87 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $507.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export navigation instruments?
Yes. Namibia exported $229 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the United States and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9014.80 (67% of the value) and 9014.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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