Transformer imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Namibia reached $51.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 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 | $51.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 3.2K t |
Where Namibia imports transformer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (35%), China (28%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.0M | 35% |
| China | $14.1M | 28% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| France | $2.7M | 5.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Finland | $830K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $714K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 48% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 11% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 9.3% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 8.2% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 8.1% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 6.3% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 5% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.06 per kg, close to the world average of $23.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transformer exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported transformer worth $5.0 million (296 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (45%), Zambia (27%), Angola (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 45% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 27% |
| Angola | $460K | 9.2% |
| South Africa | $214K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $133K | 2.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $116K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $77K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.3% |
| France | $56K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported transformer worth $51.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by China (28%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.06 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $51.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export transformer?
Yes. Namibia exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $46.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (48% of the value) and 8504.50 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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