Tanker trailers imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported tanker trailers worth $6.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 187% 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 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 378 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 526 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 492 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 675 t |
Where Namibia imports tanker trailers from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 93% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $165K | 2.5% |
| United States | $46K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.4% |
| China | $19K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): 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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported tanker trailers worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 187% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and Sweden (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tanker trailers to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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