Public transit buses imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported public transit buses worth $19.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 846 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Namibia imports public transit buses from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.5M | 63% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 16% |
| China | $2.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $262K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 0.5% |
| India | $76K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $41K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 92% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 5.5% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.66 per kg, close to the world average of $11.87.
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 public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported public transit buses worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Japan (16%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 719% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of public transit buses to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (92% of the value) and 8702.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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