Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.7 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.1 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 | $4.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 8.8K t |
Where Namibia imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 97% |
| United States | $72K | 1.5% |
| China | $56K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 66% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 15% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 12% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 5.6% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.67. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 167th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (66% of the value) and 7214.99 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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