Petrol cars >3000cc imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported petrol cars >3000cc worth $12.9 million (476 tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.8 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 | $12.9M | 476 t |
| 2023 | $25.8M | 476 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 472 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 187 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 240 t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 487 t |
Where Namibia imports petrol cars >3000cc from
Most of the value came from Japan (39%), United States (30%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+507% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.0M | 39% |
| United States | $3.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 14% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $201K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $195K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $124K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $112K | 0.9% |
| Slovakia | $86K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.02 per kg, 22% below the world average of $34.82, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars >3000cc exports from Namibia
Exports of petrol cars >3000cc by Namibia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (200 tonnes). Botswana alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $4.0M | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 27% |
| Canada | $153K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $60K | 1% |
| Angola | $54K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia petrol cars >3000cc imports (HS 8703.24): 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 8703.24: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars >3000cc imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported petrol cars >3000cc worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 476 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars >3000cc to Namibia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the United States (30%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars >3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.02 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $34.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars >3000cc to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export petrol cars >3000cc?
Yes. Namibia exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the United Kingdom and Canada. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars >3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars >3000cc is subheading 8703.24. 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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