Aluminium drums imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium drums by Namibia reached $7.4 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 208% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.4 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 | $7.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 317 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 9.2K t |
Where Namibia imports aluminium drums from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 82% |
| Nigeria | $779K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $393K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $51K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 100% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 87% below the world average of $7.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium drums exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported aluminium drums worth $219 thousand (112 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (48%), Fiji (21%), South Africa (21%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $105K | 48% |
| Fiji | $47K | 21% |
| South Africa | $46K | 21% |
| United States | $20K | 9.2% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia aluminium drums imports (HS 7612): 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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported aluminium drums worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Nigeria (11%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium drums to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export aluminium drums?
Yes. Namibia exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Fiji and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (100% of the value) and 7612.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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