Office machine imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported office machine worth $4.6 million (266 tonnes). That is 89% 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 | $4.6M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 117 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 158 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $855K | 48 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 232 t |
Where Namibia imports office machine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), India (31%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 40% |
| India | $1.4M | 31% |
| Germany | $625K | 14% |
| China | $371K | 8.1% |
| Philippines | $129K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $89K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $40K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 100% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 0.1% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.32 per kg, 55% above the world average of $11.14. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported office machine worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (31%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.32 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of office machine to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (100% of the value) and 8472.30 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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