Radio receiver imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.1 million of radio receiver in 2024 (139 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.1 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 | $2.1M | 139 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 132 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 230 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 435 t |
Where Namibia imports radio receiver from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (33%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $835K | 40% |
| China | $675K | 33% |
| Malaysia | $321K | 16% |
| Japan | $57K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $32K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $32K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $28K | 1.3% |
| El Salvador | $22K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 36% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 20% |
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 14% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 11% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 10% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 8.5% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0.2% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.95 per kg, 55% below the world average of $33.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported radio receiver worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($835 thousand), followed by China (33%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.95 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio receiver to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8527.13 (36% of the value) and 8527.19 (20%).
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