Overhead travelling cranes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.1 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (295 tonnes). That is 156% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $2.1M | 295 t |
| 2023 | $819K | 165 t |
| 2022 | $249K | 46 t |
| 2021 | $62K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $336K | 79 t |
| 2019 | $345K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $465K | 53 t |
| 2017 | $92K | 21 t |
Where Namibia imports overhead travelling cranes from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Turkey (20%), Norway (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $954K | 46% |
| Turkey | $413K | 20% |
| Norway | $381K | 18% |
| South Africa | $271K | 13% |
| Japan | $73K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, 30% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
Overhead travelling cranes exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported overhead travelling cranes worth $394 thousand (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $394K | 100% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported overhead travelling cranes worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by Turkey (20%) and Norway (18%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $558 thousand a year.
Does Namibia also export overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. Namibia exported $394 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Italy. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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