Water filtration equipment imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water filtration equipment by Namibia reached $6.8 million in 2024 (370 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 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 | $6.8M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 155 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 294 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 149 t |
Where Namibia imports water filtration equipment from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (50%), China (9%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 50% |
| China | $627K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $589K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $476K | 7% |
| Spain | $289K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $253K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $198K | 2.9% |
| United States | $190K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $162K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $114K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.41 per kg, close to the world average of $18.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water filtration equipment exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $350 thousand of water filtration equipment in 2024 (31 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (43%), Norway (27%), Cayman Isds (24%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $151K | 43% |
| Norway | $93K | 27% |
| Cayman Isds | $83K | 24% |
| South Africa | $11K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.2% |
| Cyprus | $3K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported water filtration equipment worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Namibia exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Norway and Cayman Isds. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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