Iron and steel scrap exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported iron and steel scrap worth $42.5 million (109.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.5M | 109.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 76.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 84.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 78.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 68.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 70.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 73.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 75.2K t |
Where Namibia exports iron and steel scrap to
India alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $25.9M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.7M | 32% |
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $412K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $57K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $35K | 0.1% |
| China | $26K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 95% |
| 7204.41 | Steel turnings and chips | 1.7% |
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 1.6% |
| 7204.10 | Cast iron scrap | 0.8% |
| 7204.30 | Tinned steel scrap | 0.6% |
| 7204.29 | Alloy steel scrap | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
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 iron and steel scrap exports (HS 7204): 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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported iron and steel scrap worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Namibia?
India was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($25.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (32%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of iron and steel scrap from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (95% of the value) and 7204.41 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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