namibiaImport MarketSouth Africa Namibia's largest supplier by far, shipping fuel, machinery, and manufactured goods across the border.
NAMIBIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Namibia Import Data: See What Namibia Imports & Who Drives Demand
Access verified Namibia import data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Namibia's import statistics, monitor product demand, identify active importers, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalWindhoek
Population3.0M
GDP$14.7B
Total merchandise import$8.0B
Global import rank127th
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IMPORT MARKET
Namibia's Import Market at a Glance
Namibia's merchandise imports reached approximately $8.0B in 2025, easing from the prior year as fuel and machinery demand moderated. As a mining-driven Southern African economy closely tied to South Africa's supply chains, Namibia's import bill is led by mineral fuels, machinery, and vehicles, with ores and electrical equipment also significant given the country's mining and construction activity. Supply is concentrated among South Africa, China, and India.
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$8.0BTotal Imports
-9.45%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Imports of Namibia by Product Category
TradeImeX's Namibia Import Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading import categories using detailed HS code data. The largest imported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Importing Products
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$1.1B13.41%
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$911.5M11.41%
Vehicles HS Chapter 87
$773.5M9.68%
Ores, slag and ashHS Chapter 26
$590.0M7.38%
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$492.2M 6.16%
Articles of iron or steelHS Chapter 73
$258.4M 3.23%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$202.7M 2.54%
Beverages, spirits and vinegarHS Chapter 22
$198.6M2.49%
Pharmaceutical productsHS Chapter 30
$184.1M2.3%
FertilisersHS Chapter 31
$172.8M2.16%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Namibia Imports by Country: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Africa | $3.2B | (39.7%) |
| 2 |  China | $931.1M | (11.7%) |
| 3 |  India | $396.1M | (5%) |
| 4 |  Zambia | $290.2M | (3.6%) |
| 5 |  DR. Congo | $271.1M | (3.4%) |
| 6 |  Oman | $252.0M | (3.2%) |
| 7 |  USA | $240.0M | (3%) |
| 8 |  Germany | $175.4M | (2.2%) |
| 9 |  Japan | $169.4M | (2.1%) |
| 10 |  Bahrain | $122.7M | (1.5%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Namibia imports by country, compare supplier performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global markets. The top import partners of Namibia include:
China Supplies machinery, electronics, and manufactured consumer goods to Namibia.
India Ships pharmaceuticals, textiles, and machinery to Namibia's growing consumer market.
Zambia A regional supplier of ores and transit-linked goods to Namibia.
DR. Congo Supplies ores and minerals routed through Namibia's port and mining networks.
Oman Supplies refined petroleum and fuel-linked products to Namibia's mining-driven economy.
USA Supplies machinery, mining equipment, and technology products to Namibia.
Germany Ships precision machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment to Namibia.
Japan Ships vehicles and machinery to Namibia's transport and mining sectors.
Bahrain A source of refined petroleum and fuel-linked products for Namibia.
NAMIBIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
AI-Powered Insights Reveal New Import Potential Across Namibia
TradeImeX AI converts Namibia import data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating purchasing trends, supplier relationships, importer activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging market opportunities, track evolving import requirements, identify reliable sourcing channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Mineral fuels, machinery, and vehicles
Namibia's mining-driven economy depends on steady inflows of fuel, machinery, and vehicles to sustain its uranium, diamond, and mineral sectors. A South Africa-led supplier base dominates this trade, with China and India also playing meaningful roles in machinery and pharmaceuticals. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting importers seeking to diversify machinery and fuel sourcing beyond South Africa.
Growth opportunityMineral fuels, machinery, and vehicles
Commercial targetSuppliers offering competitive machinery, vehicles, and fuel-linked products into Namibia's mining economy
Risk to monitorCurrency stability tied to the South African rand peg and exposure to global mineral-price swings
Reflects import market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
South Africa's dominant 40% share leaves meaningful room for diversification in machinery and fuel sourcing.
Machinery, vehicle, and fuel suppliers seeking a foothold in Namibia's mining-driven economy.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Namibia Import Data Supports Commercial Teams
Export Sales Teams
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Procurement & Sourcing
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FAQs
Namibia Import Data FAQs
What information is included in Namibia Import Data?
Our database includes importer names, supplier names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, countries of origin, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions from official Namibia customs data.
How large were Namibia's imports in 2025?
Namibia imported goods worth approximately $8.0B during 2025, a change of -9.45% compared with 2024.
Can I search Namibia imports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Namibia imports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and importer activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Our Namibia importers' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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