Television camera imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of television camera by Namibia reached $18.0 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). Value rose 172% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $18.0M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 553 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 79 t |
Where Namibia imports television camera from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+622% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 75% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $301K | 1.7% |
| United States | $246K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $183K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $170K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $164K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $157K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $127K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $117K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 65% |
| 8525.60 | Broadcast transceiver equipment | 30% |
| 8525.50 | Broadcasting transmission equipment | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $201.68 per kg, 140% above the world average of $84.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Television camera exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $960 thousand of television camera in 2024 (9 tonnes). Malawi alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $541K | 56% |
| Singapore | $266K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $41K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $22K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $15K | 1.5% |
| United States | $9K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia television camera imports (HS 8525): 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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported television camera worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 172% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $201.68 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $84.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of television camera to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export television camera?
Yes. Namibia exported $960 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Singapore and the Netherlands. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (65% of the value) and 8525.60 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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