Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and fuel engine filters by Namibia reached $9.7 million in 2024 (393 tonnes). Value rose 22% 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 | $9.7M | 393 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 327 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 332 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 285 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 429 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 565 t |
Where Namibia imports oil and fuel engine filters from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (41%), Thailand (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 41% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 14% |
| China | $1.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $561K | 5.8% |
| Japan | $501K | 5.2% |
| United States | $463K | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $365K | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $181K | 1.9% |
| India | $138K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $94K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.57 per kg, 66% above the world average of $14.77. 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $202 thousand (16 tonnes). Angola alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $135K | 67% |
| South Africa | $25K | 12% |
| Zambia | $8K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $4K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $4K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.9% |
| Niger | $4K | 1.8% |
| France | $4K | 1.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $3K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 393 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Thailand (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.57 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Namibia exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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