Metal gasket joints imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.6 million of metal gasket joints in 2024 (93 tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.6M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $882K | 58 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 115 t |
Where Namibia imports metal gasket joints from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 52% |
| United States | $353K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $210K | 8.1% |
| Japan | $160K | 6.2% |
| China | $121K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $97K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.7% |
| Finland | $35K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $31K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $28K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.99 per kg, close to the world average of $32.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal gasket joints exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported metal gasket joints worth $501 thousand (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (40%), Singapore (28%), Cayman Isds (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported metal gasket joints worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.99 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $32.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export metal gasket joints?
Yes. Namibia exported $501 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Singapore and Cayman Isds. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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