Oil transformers large imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil transformers large by Namibia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (371 tonnes). That is 123% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.8 million.
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 | $4.2M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 357 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 532 t |
Where Namibia imports oil transformers large from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 80% |
| India | $483K | 12% |
| Thailand | $287K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.32 per kg, close to the world average of $12.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil transformers large exports from Namibia
Exports of oil transformers large by Namibia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 100% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia oil transformers large imports (HS 8504.23): 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 8504.23: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers large imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported oil transformers large worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 371 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers large to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (11%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of oil transformers large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.32 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $12.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil transformers large to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Namibia also export oil transformers large?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Norway and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers large?
The HS code for oil transformers large is subheading 8504.23. 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 8504 page.
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