Piston engine imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported piston engine worth $3.1 million (156 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, 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 | $3.1M | 156 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 226 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 302 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 279 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 260 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 188 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 445 t |
Where Namibia imports piston engine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), Canada (14%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $911K | 30% |
| Canada | $425K | 14% |
| China | $396K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $391K | 13% |
| Japan | $306K | 10% |
| Thailand | $171K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $42K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $39K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 58% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 15% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 11% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 9.7% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 2.1% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 1.7% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 1.6% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.78 per kg, close to the world average of $17.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Piston engine exports from Namibia
Exports of piston engine by Namibia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (88 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported piston engine worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($911 thousand), followed by Canada (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.78 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export piston engine?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Gabon and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $852 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8407.90 (58% of the value) and 8407.34 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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