Nickel ore exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nickel ore by Namibia reached $209.4 million in 2024 (93.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. Value rose 1068% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209.4M | 93.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Namibia exports nickel ore to
Most of it went to China (49%), Canada (37%), Finland (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $102.6M | 49% |
| Canada | $77.6M | 37% |
| Finland | $25.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $474K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $327K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, 2389% above the world average of $0.09. 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.
Nickel ore imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported nickel ore worth $241.8 million (92.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Zambia alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia nickel ore exports (HS 2604): 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 2604: Nickel ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel ore exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported nickel ore worth $209.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 59 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports.
Which countries buy nickel ore from Namibia?
China was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($102.6 million), followed by Canada (37%) and Finland (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average export price of nickel ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 2389% above the world average of $0.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
Does Namibia also import nickel ore?
Yes. Namibia imported $241.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, the DR Congo and Botswana. That compares with exports of $209.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nickel ore?
The HS code for nickel ore is heading 2604. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2604.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2604 page.
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