Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $2.2 million (59 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $2.2M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 62 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 109 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 51 t |
Where Namibia imports packing and wrapping machinery from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), Germany (25%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $674K | 31% |
| Germany | $550K | 25% |
| Italy | $454K | 21% |
| Poland | $176K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 5.3% |
| China | $63K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $54K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.47 per kg, close to the world average of $35.78.
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 packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($674 thousand), followed by Germany (25%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $35.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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 8422 page.
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