Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Namibia reached $48.5 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $99.1 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 | $48.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $61.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $55.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $99.1M | 14.3K t |
Where Namibia imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), Japan (17%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.1M | 42% |
| Japan | $8.2M | 17% |
| United States | $3.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 6.6% |
| China | $3.0M | 6.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $960K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.60 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $431 thousand of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (103 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (30%), Zambia (28%), United States (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $128K | 30% |
| Zambia | $119K | 28% |
| United States | $86K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 9.3% |
| DR Congo | $22K | 5% |
| South Africa | $13K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $10K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by Japan (17%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.1 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $99.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. Namibia exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and the United States. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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