Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $22.3 million of specialized machinery (other types) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $22.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 676 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 462 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 447 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 468 t |
Where Namibia imports specialized machinery (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (30%), South Africa (15%), Angola (15%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 30% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 15% |
| Angola | $3.3M | 15% |
| United States | $3.1M | 14% |
| France | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $706K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $522K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $439K | 2% |
| Germany | $425K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $366K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.12 per kg, close to the world average of $17.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery (other types) exports from Namibia
Exports of specialized machinery (other types) by Namibia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (63 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (28%), Ireland (21%), Spain (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $720K | 28% |
| Ireland | $538K | 21% |
| Spain | $461K | 18% |
| France | $268K | 10% |
| Norway | $213K | 8.2% |
| United States | $200K | 7.7% |
| Angola | $87K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Angola (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.12 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $17.28 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 (other types) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.6 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 $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. 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 8479 page.
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