Trucks imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Namibia reached $293.8 million in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $293.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $292.7M | 30.3K t |
| 2022 | $177.3M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $137.8M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $85.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $119.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $209.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $235.0M | 27.0K t |
Where Namibia imports trucks from
South Africa alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $181.3M | 62% |
| China | $40.6M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $31.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $10.7M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $8.9M | 3% |
| India | $5.4M | 1.9% |
| United States | $4.1M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 1% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 50% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 16% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 15% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 13% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 5.8% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.2% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.02 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trucks exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported trucks worth $15.0 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 67% of it.
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The shipment records behind Namibia trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported trucks worth $293.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($181.3 million), followed by China (14%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.02 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trucks to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $235.0 million in 2017 to $293.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $194.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export trucks?
Yes. Namibia exported $15.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $278.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (50% of the value) and 8704.10 (16%).
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