Namibia spends N$63.5bn on vehicle imports
Namibia spent more than N$63.5 billion on importing passenger cars, trucks and specialised motor vehicles between 2016 and 2025, with the annual import bill reaching N$10.3 billion last year. Figures released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) show that imports of goods and special-purpose motor vehicles, including trucks and other commercial vehicles, accounted for N$38.1 billion of the total, while passenger motor vehicles accounted for N$25.4 billion over the 10-year period. Passenger vehicles are primarily designed to transport people, while goods and special-purpose motor vehicles are designed to carry cargo or perform specialised commercial functions. The combined import value declined