Specialist vessels imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialist vessels by Namibia reached $55.6 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 154% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $527.0 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 | $55.6M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $66.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $444.9M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $527.0M | 44.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $81K | 723 t |
Where Namibia imports specialist vessels from
One supplier dominates: Nigeria accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $55.2M | 99% |
| Malaysia | $305K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $60K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $44K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 99% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 0.7% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,338.03 per kg, 33834% above the world average of $6.89. 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 specialist vessels imports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported specialist vessels worth $55.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Namibia?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($55.2 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,338.03 per kg in 2024, 33834% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81 thousand in 2017 to $55.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $527.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $146.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8905.20 (99% of the value) and 8905.90 (1%).
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