Oil transformers medium imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported oil transformers medium worth $2.6 million (228 tonnes). Value rose 402% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.6M | 228 t |
| 2023 | $509K | 57 t |
| 2022 | $556K | 74 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 287 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 243 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 185 t |
| 2017 | $601K | 69 t |
Where Namibia imports oil transformers medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 57% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $293K | 12% |
| Italy | $275K | 11% |
| South Africa | $262K | 10% |
| Turkey | $200K | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $43K | 1.7% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.20 per kg, 43% above the world average of $7.83. 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 transformers medium exports from Namibia
Exports of oil transformers medium by Namibia reached $341 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). Zambia alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+471% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $238K | 70% |
| Italy | $62K | 18% |
| Spain | $41K | 12% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia oil transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported oil transformers medium worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 402% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (11%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.20 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $601 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. The peak was 2020 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export oil transformers medium?
Yes. Namibia exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Italy and Spain. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. 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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