Gasket imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $7.9 million of gasket in 2024 (200 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.9M | 200 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 164 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 167 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 258 t |
Where Namibia imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), United States (20%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 32% |
| United States | $1.6M | 20% |
| China | $715K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $470K | 5.9% |
| Japan | $434K | 5.5% |
| Norway | $417K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $372K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $330K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $156K | 2% |
| Finland | $107K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 40% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 33% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.69 per kg, close to the world average of $48.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gasket exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported gasket worth $1.9 million (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (42%), Norway (30%), Cayman Isds (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $825K | 43% |
| Norway | $587K | 30% |
| Cayman Isds | $156K | 8% |
| France | $100K | 5.1% |
| Cyprus | $67K | 3.5% |
| United States | $42K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $32K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $27K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $16K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported gasket worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (20%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.69 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export gasket?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Norway and Cayman Isds. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8484.20 (40% of the value) and 8484.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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