Optical fiber cable imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported optical fiber cable worth $4.5 million (366 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.5M | 366 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 589 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 369 t |
| 2020 | $885K | 92 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 160 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 91 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 266 t |
Where Namibia imports optical fiber cable from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 74% |
| China | $514K | 12% |
| France | $256K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $94K | 2.1% |
| United States | $73K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.27 per kg, close to the world average of $13.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fiber cable exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $222 thousand of optical fiber cable in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (25%), Zambia (22%), Norway (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $56K | 25% |
| Zambia | $49K | 22% |
| Norway | $46K | 21% |
| Spain | $38K | 17% |
| Thailand | $10K | 4.3% |
| China | $8K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $6K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $5K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $3K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported optical fiber cable worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 366 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (11%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. Namibia exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Zambia and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. 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 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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