Specialized machinery imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery by Namibia reached $40.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 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 | $40.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 850 t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 4.1K t |
Where Namibia imports specialized machinery from
Most of the value came from China (23%), South Africa (22%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 23% |
| South Africa | $8.9M | 22% |
| United States | $5.8M | 14% |
| Angola | $3.5M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $782K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $743K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 55% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 31% |
| 8479.60 | Evaporative air coolers | 4.4% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 3.4% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 3.1% |
| 8479.30 | Particle board and wood treatment machinery | 2.3% |
| 8479.79 | Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) | 0.3% |
| 8479.50 | Industrial robots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.13 per kg, 24% below the world average of $18.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery exports from Namibia
Exports of specialized machinery by Namibia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (178 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (20%), Ireland (15%), Spain (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $727K | 20% |
| Ireland | $538K | 15% |
| Spain | $465K | 13% |
| Norway | $374K | 10% |
| France | $329K | 9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $321K | 8.8% |
| United States | $320K | 8.7% |
| Angola | $171K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $123K | 3.4% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported specialized machinery worth $40.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.13 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $40.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Namibia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Ireland and Spain. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (55% of the value) and 8479.90 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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