Other coated steel imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported other coated steel worth $2.2 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.8 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 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $854K | 449 t |
| 2017 | $738K | 936 t |
Where Namibia imports other coated steel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 64% |
| South Africa | $751K | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 1.5% |
| India | $8K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 65% below the world average of $2.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 other coated steel imports (HS 7210.90): 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 7210.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210.
Common questions
What is the value of other coated steel imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported other coated steel worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply other coated steel to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of other coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other coated steel to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $738 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 195%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other coated steel?
The HS code for other coated steel is subheading 7210.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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