Forged grinding balls imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported forged grinding balls worth $22.7 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 78% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $38.3 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 | $22.7M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 33.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 34.4K t |
Where Namibia imports forged grinding balls from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.8M | 83% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| Chile | $570K | 2.5% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.98. 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.
Forged grinding balls exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $13.0 million of forged grinding balls in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Zambia alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $11.1M | 86% |
| DR Congo | $942K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $882K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported forged grinding balls worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Spain (7%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $38.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export forged grinding balls?
Yes. Namibia exported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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