Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $20.6 million of shovels and loaders (other) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.6 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 | $20.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 728 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 795 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Namibia imports shovels and loaders (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), China (23%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.1M | 35% |
| China | $4.6M | 23% |
| India | $3.2M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 6.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $181K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $175K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $137K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $126K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.17 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.43. 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.
Shovels and loaders (other) exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $301 thousand of shovels and loaders (other) in 2024 (147 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (37%), Angola (26%), Zimbabwe (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $112K | 37% |
| Angola | $79K | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $63K | 21% |
| South Africa | $47K | 16% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (23%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export shovels and loaders (other)?
Yes. Namibia exported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Angola and Zimbabwe. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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