Carbon steel seamless casing imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $22.9 million of carbon steel seamless casing in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average.
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 | $22.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 377 t |
| 2021 | $637K | 298 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 747 t |
| 2019 | $870K | 145 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $247K | 133 t |
Where Namibia imports carbon steel seamless casing from
Most of the value came from Mexico (34%), Brazil (28%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.7M | 34% |
| Brazil | $6.4M | 28% |
| United States | $3.4M | 15% |
| China | $2.2M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Norway | $626K | 2.7% |
| France | $295K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $83K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 90% above the world average of $1.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless casing exports from Namibia
Exports of carbon steel seamless casing by Namibia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (155 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 96% |
| Zambia | $118K | 2.8% |
| Liberia | $32K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia carbon steel seamless casing imports (HS 7304.29): 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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless casing to Namibia?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Brazil (28%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless casing to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $247 thousand in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export carbon steel seamless casing?
Yes. Namibia exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Zambia and Liberia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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