Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by Namibia reached $29.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $29.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 950 t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), United States (28%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.3M | 45% |
| United States | $8.3M | 28% |
| China | $2.2M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $951K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $739K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $673K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $651K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $452K | 1.5% |
| India | $343K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $295K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.28 per kg, close to the world average of $22.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported pipe and boiler control valves worth $2.4 million (101 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (47%), Angola (16%), South Africa (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 47% |
| Angola | $392K | 16% |
| South Africa | $228K | 9.3% |
| Norway | $205K | 8.4% |
| Cyprus | $119K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 3.1% |
| France | $56K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $36K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by the United States (28%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.28 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Angola and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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