Other steel bars imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported other steel bars worth $2.7 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 6.8K t |
Where Namibia imports other steel bars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 85% |
| Botswana | $235K | 8.8% |
| France | $51K | 1.9% |
| China | $51K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $35K | 1.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 86% |
| 7215.10 | Free-cutting cold-formed bar | 11% |
| 7215.50 | Cold-formed steel bar | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
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 steel bars imports (HS 7215): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported other steel bars worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel bars to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Botswana (9%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other steel bars to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7215.90 (86% of the value) and 7215.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Namibia, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.