Building hardware imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.1 million of building hardware in 2024 (307 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 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 | $2.1M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 323 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 371 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 252 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 274 t |
Where Namibia imports building hardware from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 64% |
| China | $635K | 31% |
| Germany | $22K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.8% |
| United States | $14K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $14K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.74 per kg, close to the world average of $7.55.
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 building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported building hardware worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (31%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.74 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building hardware to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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