Grinding balls imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding balls by Namibia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.8 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 | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 8.9K t |
Where Namibia imports grinding balls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 62% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 38% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grinding balls exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported grinding balls worth $1.2 million (178 tonnes). Zambia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.2M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia grinding balls imports (HS 7325.91): 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported grinding balls worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding balls to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (38%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding balls to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export grinding balls?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and the DR Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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