Sports equipment imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports equipment by Namibia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 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 | $5.5M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 615 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 829 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 665 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 785 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 635 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 604 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Namibia imports sports equipment from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+727% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 59% |
| China | $1.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $265K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $136K | 2.5% |
| India | $123K | 2.2% |
| United States | $89K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $42K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 36% |
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 35% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 9.4% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 6.4% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 3.4% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 2.5% |
| 9506.70 | Ice skate | 1.5% |
| 9506.31 | Golf club | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.13 per kg, close to the world average of $8.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports equipment exports from Namibia
Exports of sports equipment by Namibia reached $217 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Norway accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $170K | 78% |
| Angola | $20K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.9% |
| Guyana | $2K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sports equipment worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.13 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $8.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export sports equipment?
Yes. Namibia exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Angola and Germany. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9506.99 (36% of the value) and 9506.91 (35%).
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