Transformer and converter parts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer and converter parts by Namibia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (183 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $4.7M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 232 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 94 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 67 t |
Where Namibia imports transformer and converter parts from
France alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 51% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 24% |
| South Korea | $347K | 7.3% |
| China | $321K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $136K | 2.9% |
| India | $84K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $71K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $59K | 1.2% |
| United States | $59K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $43K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.99 per kg, 83% above the world average of $14.23. 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.
Transformer and converter parts exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $317 thousand of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (38 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (27%), South Africa (19%), France (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $84K | 27% |
| South Africa | $60K | 19% |
| France | $50K | 16% |
| Angola | $36K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $16K | 5% |
| Norway | $15K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 4% |
| Zambia | $8K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported transformer and converter parts worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Namibia?
France was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.99 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $14.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export transformer and converter parts?
Yes. Namibia exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and France. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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