Radio navigation equipment imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radio navigation equipment by Namibia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.1 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 | $2.3M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $912K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $747K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $948K | 9 t |
| 2018 | $788K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 15 t |
Where Namibia imports radio navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), South Africa (29%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $834K | 37% |
| South Africa | $653K | 29% |
| Taiwan | $223K | 9.8% |
| United States | $95K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $64K | 2.8% |
| Israel | $62K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $38K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $255.94 per kg, 35% above the world average of $188.92. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported radio navigation equipment worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($834 thousand), followed by South Africa (29%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $255.94 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $188.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8526 page.
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