Coated steel sheets imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $18.8 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.5 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 | $18.8M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.5M | 25.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 26.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 32.1K t |
Where Namibia imports coated steel sheets from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.2M | 65% |
| China | $6.3M | 34% |
| Portugal | $186K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $31K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $18K | 0.1% |
| India | $14K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 32% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 20% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 16% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 12% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 6.3% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 3.8% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 3.7% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported coated steel sheets worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by China (34%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $34.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7210.49 (32% of the value) and 7210.70 (20%).
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