Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $8.3 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 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 | $8.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 8.4K t |
Where Namibia imports hot-rolled steel coils from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.9M | 59% |
| China | $2.7M | 33% |
| Germany | $315K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $299K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $37K | 0.4% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 56% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 13% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 8.6% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 4.9% |
| 7208.26 | Medium hot-rolled pickled coil | 3.9% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 3.8% |
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 2.9% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 122% above the world average of $0.69. 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.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $4.0 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 50% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 45% |
| Angola | $85K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $51K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (32%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Namibia exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7208.90 (56% of the value) and 7208.51 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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