Specialized machinery parts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery parts by Namibia reached $12.6 million in 2024 (917 tonnes). That is 43% 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 | $12.6M | 917 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 465 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 402 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 414 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 665 t |
Where Namibia imports specialized machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (26%), United States (21%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 26% |
| United States | $2.7M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 12% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $975K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $469K | 3.7% |
| Norway | $314K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $309K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $259K | 2.1% |
| France | $192K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.72 per kg, 46% below the world average of $25.44, 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 parts exports from Namibia
Exports of specialized machinery parts by Namibia reached $922 thousand in 2024 (91 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (34%), United States (13%), South Africa (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $310K | 34% |
| United States | $121K | 13% |
| South Africa | $113K | 12% |
| Norway | $83K | 9% |
| Angola | $80K | 8.7% |
| DR Congo | $73K | 7.9% |
| France | $34K | 3.7% |
| Cyprus | $28K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported specialized machinery parts worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 917 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.72 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $25.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Namibia exported $922 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the United States and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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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