Portable air compressors imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.9 million of portable air compressors in 2024 (264 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 460 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 183 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 117 t |
Where Namibia imports portable air compressors from
Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), China (21%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 46% |
| China | $625K | 22% |
| India | $287K | 9.9% |
| United States | $151K | 5.2% |
| Czech Republic | $80K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $80K | 2.8% |
| Andorra | $70K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $63K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $42K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.01 per kg, close to the world average of $9.90.
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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported portable air compressors worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (21%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.01 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $9.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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