Transmission shafts and cranks imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $4.1 million (127 tonnes). That is 8% more 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 | $4.1M | 127 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 134 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 216 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 148 t |
Where Namibia imports transmission shafts and cranks from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), Japan (17%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 34% |
| Japan | $690K | 17% |
| United States | $444K | 11% |
| China | $299K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $280K | 6.8% |
| India | $221K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $100K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $88K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $87K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.44 per kg, 306% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Transmission shafts and cranks exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $656 thousand of transmission shafts and cranks in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $411K | 63% |
| Bahamas | $153K | 23% |
| France | $22K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $21K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $10K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.8% |
| Cyprus | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia transmission shafts and cranks imports (HS 8483.10): 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 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission shafts and cranks imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission shafts and cranks to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Japan (17%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission shafts and cranks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.44 per kg in 2024, 306% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission shafts and cranks to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export transmission shafts and cranks?
Yes. Namibia exported $656 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the Bahamas and France. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission shafts and cranks?
The HS code for transmission shafts and cranks is subheading 8483.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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