Ships imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ships by Namibia reached $97.7 million in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 146% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $292.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $292.4M | 76.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $242.8M | 134.3K t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $222.3M | 42.6K t |
| 2017 | $181K | 27 t |
Where Namibia imports ships from
Angola alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $97.5M | 100% |
| South Africa | $229K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.90 | General cargo ships | 100% |
| 8901.10 | Passenger ships and ferries | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.87 per kg, 91% above the world average of $2.55. 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 ships imports (HS 8901): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ships worth $97.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply ships to Namibia?
Angola was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($97.5 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of ships per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.87 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ships to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181 thousand in 2017 to $97.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $292.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $121.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8901.90 (100% of the value) and 8901.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.