Optical radiation detector imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported optical radiation detector worth $2.9 million (6 tonnes). That is 118% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.9M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $708K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $618K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $339K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $799K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $635K | 3 t |
Where Namibia imports optical radiation detector from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (29%), United States (27%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $858K | 30% |
| United States | $788K | 27% |
| Japan | $478K | 16% |
| Malaysia | $264K | 9.1% |
| France | $197K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $92K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 2.7% |
| China | $50K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $476.97 per kg, 47% above the world average of $323.51. 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 optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported optical radiation detector worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($858 thousand), followed by the United States (27%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $476.97 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $323.51 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 radiation detector to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $634 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 359%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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