Washing machine imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported washing machine worth $5.7 million (964 tonnes). That is 32% 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 | $5.7M | 964 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 772 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 828 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 712 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 872 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 969 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Namibia imports washing machine from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 60% |
| China | $1.4M | 25% |
| South Korea | $425K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $150K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.9% |
| United States | $41K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $32K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8450
| 8450.11 | Fully automatic washing machines (small) | 45% |
| 8450.20 | Large capacity washing machines | 28% |
| 8450.19 | Semi-automatic washing machines (small) | 17% |
| 8450.90 | Washing machine parts | 6.7% |
| 8450.12 | Washing machines with dryer (small) | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8450.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 36% above the world average of $4.36. 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 washing machine imports (HS 8450): 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 8450: Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry.
Common questions
What is the value of washing machine imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported washing machine worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 964 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply washing machine to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (25%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of washing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $4.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of washing machine to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for washing machine?
The HS code for washing machine is heading 8450. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8450.11 (45% of the value) and 8450.20 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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