Aluminium cables imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Namibia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (569 tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 million.
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 | $2.1M | 569 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $234K | 81 t |
| 2019 | $879K | 350 t |
| 2018 | $634K | 237 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Namibia imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 59% |
| China | $343K | 17% |
| South Africa | $297K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 7.6% |
| Norway | $54K | 2.6% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 94% |
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported aluminium cables worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 569 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Namibia?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (17%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7614.10 (94% of the value) and 7614.90 (6%).
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