Vehicle steering components imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.9 million of vehicle steering components in 2024 (147 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.9M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 185 t |
Where Namibia imports vehicle steering components from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), China (17%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $986K | 34% |
| China | $495K | 17% |
| Japan | $413K | 14% |
| Thailand | $324K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $190K | 6.6% |
| United States | $129K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $100K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 1.5% |
| India | $30K | 1% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.73 per kg, 28% above the world average of $15.39. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia vehicle steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported vehicle steering components worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($986 thousand), followed by China (17%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.73 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $15.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle steering components to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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