Telephone and communication parts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.7 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (92 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $9.7M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 47 t |
Where Namibia imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 71% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 16% |
| France | $357K | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $111K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $106K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $58K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $58K | 0.6% |
| United States | $58K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $44K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.44 per kg, close to the world average of $127.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Namibia
Exports of telephone and communication parts by Namibia reached $501 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (28%), Hong Kong (24%), France (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $141K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $122K | 24% |
| France | $111K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $38K | 7.6% |
| Israel | $12K | 2.4% |
| Botswana | $9K | 1.8% |
| United States | $8K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported telephone and communication parts worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.44 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Namibia exported $501 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Hong Kong and France. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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