Surveying instruments imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported surveying instruments worth $15.7 million (276 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.4 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 | $15.7M | 276 t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 286 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 36 t |
Where Namibia imports surveying instruments from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (23%), Angola (20%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 23% |
| Angola | $3.2M | 20% |
| United States | $1.6M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Senegal | $909K | 5.8% |
| Norway | $859K | 5.5% |
| France | $817K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $626K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $566K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $461K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 51% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 42% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 4.1% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 0.9% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 0.7% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.79 per kg, 46% below the world average of $104.45, 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.
Surveying instruments exports from Namibia
Exports of surveying instruments by Namibia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (35%), Malaysia (13%), Angola (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $710K | 13% |
| Angola | $609K | 11% |
| Norway | $562K | 10% |
| Bahamas | $444K | 8.1% |
| Zambia | $326K | 6% |
| France | $213K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $169K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 2.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $143K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported surveying instruments worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Angola (20%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.79 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $104.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Namibia exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (51% of the value) and 9015.90 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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