Aluminium products imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported aluminium products worth $5.4 million (922 tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.4M | 923 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 834 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 919 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 880 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 715 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 938 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Namibia imports aluminium products from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 87% |
| China | $301K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $119K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $94K | 1.7% |
| United States | $53K | 1% |
| Denmark | $28K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 95% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 5.2% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, 46% below the world average of $10.87, 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 products exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported aluminium products worth $274 thousand (54 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (23%), Cayman Isds (18%), Angola (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 23% |
| Cayman Isds | $50K | 18% |
| Angola | $44K | 16% |
| Norway | $44K | 16% |
| Botswana | $23K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 3.1% |
| Fiji | $8K | 2.8% |
| France | $7K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia aluminium products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported aluminium products worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 922 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (6%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $10.87 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 products to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export aluminium products?
Yes. Namibia exported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Cayman Isds and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (95% of the value) and 7616.10 (5%).
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