Refrigerator imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $34.6 million of refrigerator in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% 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 | $34.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 6.9K t |
Where Namibia imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $23.1M | 67% |
| China | $4.8M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $800K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $637K | 1.8% |
| France | $607K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $370K | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $358K | 1% |
| Ireland | $288K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $278K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 21% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 16% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 15% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 14% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 12% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 12% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 3.3% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.44 per kg, close to the world average of $7.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigerator exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported refrigerator worth $559 thousand (176 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (47%), Zambia (41%), South Africa (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $265K | 47% |
| Zambia | $228K | 41% |
| South Africa | $22K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $10K | 1.7% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.3% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported refrigerator worth $34.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by China (14%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.44 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $34.6 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export refrigerator?
Yes. Namibia exported $559 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8418.99 (21% of the value) and 8418.30 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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