Weighing scale imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of weighing scale by Namibia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (190 tonnes). Value rose 19% 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 | $3.3M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 270 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 186 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 365 t |
Where Namibia imports weighing scale from
Most of the value came from South Africa (35%), Slovakia (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+681% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 35% |
| Slovakia | $724K | 22% |
| China | $432K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $232K | 7% |
| Iceland | $163K | 4.9% |
| United States | $137K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $93K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $85K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.2% |
| France | $37K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 27% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 27% |
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 13% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 12% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 9.1% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 7.1% |
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.31 per kg, 111% above the world average of $8.20. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported weighing scale worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Slovakia (22%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.31 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $8.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of weighing scale to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8423.30 (27% of the value) and 8423.90 (27%).
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