Transport containers imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transport containers by Namibia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.9K t |
Where Namibia imports transport containers from
Most of the value came from China (19%), South Africa (19%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 19% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 19% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 15% |
| Angola | $645K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $612K | 8.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $402K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $278K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $268K | 3.8% |
| United States | $182K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $130K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 273% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Transport containers exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported transport containers worth $1.3 million (933 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (21%), United Kingdom (15%), Netherlands (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $280K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $178K | 13% |
| DR Congo | $112K | 8.4% |
| Angola | $93K | 7% |
| Zambia | $87K | 6.6% |
| United States | $84K | 6.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $76K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $74K | 5.6% |
| Tanzania | $54K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported transport containers worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 777% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 273% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transport containers to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export transport containers?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
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