Alloy steel sheet imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported alloy steel sheet worth $5.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 911 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Namibia imports alloy steel sheet from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 56% |
| China | $1.3M | 27% |
| Sweden | $706K | 14% |
| Botswana | $109K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $12K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 22% |
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 22% |
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 18% |
| 7225.50 | Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet | 14% |
| 7225.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel coil | 10% |
| 7225.91 | Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet | 9.7% |
| 7225.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet | 2.2% |
| 7225.11 | Grain-oriented electrical sheet | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.14. 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.
Alloy steel sheet exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $543 thousand of alloy steel sheet in 2024 (404 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Slovakia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $537K | 99% |
| Angola | $5K | 1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported alloy steel sheet worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (27%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel sheet to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export alloy steel sheet?
Yes. Namibia exported $543 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovakia, Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7225.99 (22% of the value) and 7225.92 (22%).
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