Sorting and screening machines imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $19.1 million of sorting and screening machines in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 229% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $19.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 842 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 321 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 337 t |
Where Namibia imports sorting and screening machines from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Australia (34%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 34% |
| Australia | $6.4M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Finland | $624K | 3.3% |
| United States | $350K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $349K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $201K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 26% above the world average of $7.82. 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.
Sorting and screening machines exports from Namibia
Exports of sorting and screening machines by Namibia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (218 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.9M | 100% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sorting and screening machines imports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sorting and screening machines worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 229% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorting and screening machines to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Australia (34%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 747% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $7.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorting and screening machines to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 440%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export sorting and screening machines?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Australia and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
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