Metal press imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.1 million of metal press in 2024 (332 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 million.
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 | $3.1M | 332 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 319 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 259 t |
| 2018 | $778K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 556 t |
Where Namibia imports metal press from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (45%), South Africa (20%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 45% |
| South Africa | $637K | 20% |
| China | $404K | 13% |
| Turkey | $312K | 10% |
| France | $104K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $58K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $52K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $39K | 1.2% |
| United States | $22K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 73% |
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 6.8% |
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 5.7% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 4.5% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 4.3% |
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 2.8% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 2.7% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.42 per kg, 28% above the world average of $7.35. 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 press imports (HS 8462): 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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported metal press worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 332 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Namibia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.42 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8462.29 (73% of the value) and 8462.21 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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