Metal furniture imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal furniture by Namibia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (780 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $4.0M | 780 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 726 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 660 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 666 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Namibia imports metal furniture from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 63% |
| China | $746K | 19% |
| Senegal | $130K | 3.3% |
| Uganda | $91K | 2.3% |
| United States | $80K | 2% |
| Italy | $80K | 2% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1.5% |
| India | $52K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $47K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $39K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported metal furniture worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 780 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (19%) and Senegal (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $4.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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