Grinding stones imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported grinding stones worth $2.8 million (316 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 316 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 334 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 455 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 279 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 364 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 313 t |
Where Namibia imports grinding stones from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 65% |
| China | $416K | 15% |
| Italy | $199K | 7.1% |
| India | $163K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $53K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $40K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.9% |
| United States | $17K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 70% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 22% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 3.9% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 2.5% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.94 per kg, close to the world average of $7.49.
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 grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported grinding stones worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.94 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (70% of the value) and 6804.21 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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