United States Imports from Namibia

The United States' imports from Namibia rose to $279.55 million in 2024, up from $135.27 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 106.7% ($144.28 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Namibia were Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($165.11 million), Ores, slag, ash ($82.43 million), Articles of stone, cement, mica and asbestos ($15.70 million).

United States moved from a trade surplus with Namibia of $41.24 million in 2023 to a deficit of $119.04 million in 2024. This represents a reversal of $160.28 million (388.7%).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

United States Imports from Namibia by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Namibia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $165.11M 2024
2 Ores, slag, ash $82.43M 2024
3 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $15.70M 2024
4 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $2.84M 2024
5 Wood and wood products, charcoal $2.44M 2024
6 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $2.41M 2024
7 Unspecified commodities $2.18M 2024
8 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $1.74M 2024
9 Live animals $1.67M 2024
10 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $802,386 2024
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $440,990 2024
12 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $359,000 2024
13 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $300,719 2024
14 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $255,048 2024
15 Works of art, antiques $237,860 2024
16 Paper, paperboard and articles $112,746 2024
17 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $110,550 2024
18 Carpets and textile floor coverings $81,021 2024
19 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $56,379 2024
20 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $36,786 2024
21 Articles of iron or steel $33,389 2024
22 Rubber and rubber articles $27,124 2024
23 Meat and edible offal $18,013 2024
24 Furskins and artificial fur $16,232 2024
25 Non-knitted clothing $14,933 2024
26 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $14,149 2024
27 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $13,858 2024
28 Nickel and nickel articles $13,249 2024
29 Footwear and parts $13,232 2024
30 Plastics and plastic articles $12,391 2024
31 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $10,179 2024
32 Toys, games, sports goods $9,548 2024
33 Animal products $9,472 2024
34 Wool and animal hair fabrics $7,681 2024
35 Glass and glassware $5,752 2024
36 Miscellaneous base metal articles $5,200 2024
37 Knitted or crocheted clothing $2,569 2024
38 Other base metals, cermets $2,304 2024
39 Musical instruments, parts $2,054 2024