Iron oxide imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported iron oxide worth $5.0 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $5.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $666K | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $298K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $377K | 263 t |
| 2017 | $407K | 2.3K t |
Where Namibia imports iron oxide from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.5M | 90% |
| China | $496K | 9.9% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2821
| 2821.10 | Iron oxides and hydroxides | 90% |
| 2821.20 | Earth colours: containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3 | 9.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia iron oxide imports (HS 2821): 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 2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3.
Common questions
What is the value of iron oxide imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported iron oxide worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron oxide to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (10%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of iron oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of iron oxide to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $407 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron oxide?
The HS code for iron oxide is heading 2821. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2821.10 (90% of the value) and 2821.20 (10%).
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