Aluminium rods imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported aluminium rods worth $2.4 million (666 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 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 | $2.4M | 666 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 796 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 513 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 751 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 673 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 418 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 523 t |
Where Namibia imports aluminium rods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 73% |
| South Africa | $483K | 20% |
| Italy | $46K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.7% |
| France | $31K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 84% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 9% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.88, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported aluminium rods worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 666 tonnes. That ranks it 153rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.88 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 rods to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (84% of the value) and 7604.21 (9%).
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