Prefabricated buildings imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $5.8 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (802 tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $5.8M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 550 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 829 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $466K | 154 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 433 t |
Where Namibia imports prefabricated buildings from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (29%), Morocco (20%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 29% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 20% |
| United States | $1.2M | 20% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $657K | 11% |
| China | $325K | 5.6% |
| India | $229K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $226K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $148K | 2.6% |
| Senegal | $64K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $39K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 98% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, 142% above the world average of $2.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Namibia
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Namibia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (237 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (35%), Spain (34%), Morocco (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.2M | 35% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 34% |
| Morocco | $757K | 22% |
| Angola | $147K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $114K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $62K | 1.8% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prefabricated buildings worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Morocco (20%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 329%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Namibia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Spain and Morocco. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (98% of the value) and 9406.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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