Copper sheet imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.7 million of copper sheet in 2024 (807 tonnes). Value rose 152% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% 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 | $2.7M | 807 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 565 t |
| 2022 | $487K | 248 t |
| 2021 | $440K | 231 t |
| 2020 | $521K | 389 t |
| 2019 | $382K | 314 t |
| 2018 | $271K | 28 t |
| 2017 | $143K | 32 t |
Where Namibia imports copper sheet from
One supplier dominates: Bosnia Herzegovina accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.7M | 65% |
| China | $397K | 15% |
| South Africa | $381K | 14% |
| Zambia | $98K | 3.7% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7409
| 7409.19 | Copper plate and sheet | 66% |
| 7409.21 | Brass strip coiled | 24% |
| 7409.11 | Copper strip coiled | 5.8% |
| 7409.39 | Bronze plate and sheet | 2.1% |
| 7409.90 | Copper alloy sheet other | 1.7% |
| 7409.29 | Brass plate and sheet | 0.3% |
| 7409.31 | Bronze strip coiled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 70% below the world average of $11.00, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia copper sheet imports (HS 7409): 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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported copper sheet worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 807 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sheet to Namibia?
Bosnia Herzegovina was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (15%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $11.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper sheet to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $746 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
The HS code for copper sheet is heading 7409. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7409.19 (66% of the value) and 7409.21 (24%).
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