Plastic molding machine imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported plastic molding machine worth $3.1 million (201 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 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 | 201 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 98 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 158 t |
Where Namibia imports plastic molding machine from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), China (25%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 34% |
| China | $768K | 25% |
| India | $321K | 10% |
| South Africa | $280K | 9.1% |
| Taiwan | $183K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $166K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $90K | 2.9% |
| France | $63K | 2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $34K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 37% |
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 23% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 16% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 10% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 9.9% |
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 3% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 0.5% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.33 per kg, close to the world average of $13.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic molding machine worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (25%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.33 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $13.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8477.30 (37% of the value) and 8477.80 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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