Metal slag imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported metal slag worth $39.4 million (19.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5589% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $39.4M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $693K | 533 t |
| 2022 | $13K | 374 t |
| 2021 | $57K | 866 t |
| 2020 | $46K | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $97K | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $129K | 77 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 9.4K t |
Where Namibia imports metal slag from
Chile alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $39.1M | 99% |
| China | $243K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $51K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2620
| 2620.30 | Copper slag | 99% |
| 2620.99 | Metal slag (other) | 0.3% |
| 2620.40 | Aluminum slag | 0.3% |
| 2620.19 | Zinc slag | 0.1% |
| 2620.21 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead: leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound… | 0% |
| 2620.29 | Lead slag | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2620.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 85% above the world average of $1.07. 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 slag imports (HS 2620): 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 2620: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of metal slag imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported metal slag worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply metal slag to Namibia?
Chile was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($39.1 million), followed by China (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of metal slag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal slag to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal slag?
The HS code for metal slag is heading 2620. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2620.30 (99% of the value) and 2620.99 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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