Non-electric water heaters imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $13.0 million of non-electric water heaters in 2024 (572 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1577% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
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 | $13.0M | 572 t |
| 2023 | $776K | 102 t |
| 2022 | $912K | 136 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 265 t |
| 2020 | $649K | 105 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 174 t |
| 2017 | $862K | 89 t |
Where Namibia imports non-electric water heaters from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 94% |
| Greece | $285K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $264K | 2% |
| Australia | $220K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.77 per kg, 216% above the world average of $7.21. 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.
Non-electric water heaters exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $5.0 million of non-electric water heaters in 2024 (227 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.0M | 100% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia non-electric water heaters imports (HS 8419.19): 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of non-electric water heaters imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported non-electric water heaters worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 572 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply non-electric water heaters to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Greece (2%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.77 per kg in 2024, 216% above the world average of $7.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-electric water heaters to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $862 thousand in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export non-electric water heaters?
Yes. Namibia exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19. 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 8419 page.
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