Hand saws imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.4 million of hand saws in 2024 (246 tonnes). That is 12% 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 | $2.4M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 223 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 240 t |
Where Namibia imports hand saws from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 50% |
| South Africa | $868K | 36% |
| Switzerland | $95K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $59K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1.8% |
| United States | $41K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $30K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $19K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 55% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 15% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 11% |
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 7.5% |
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 5.4% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 3.8% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.79 per kg, 34% below the world average of $14.81, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported hand saws worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Switzerland (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.79 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand saws to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8202.99 (55% of the value) and 8202.20 (14%).
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