Utility meters imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.5 million of utility meters in 2024 (106 tonnes). That is 47% 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 | $3.5M | 106 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 79 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 118 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 106 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 105 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 101 t |
Where Namibia imports utility meters from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 65% |
| China | $537K | 15% |
| Germany | $360K | 10% |
| Brazil | $88K | 2.5% |
| India | $63K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $22K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 45% |
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 39% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 15% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.26 per kg, close to the world average of $31.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported utility meters worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $31.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9028.20 (45% of the value) and 9028.30 (39%).
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