Precious metal jewelry imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal jewelry by Namibia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.9 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 | $2.0M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 149 t |
Where Namibia imports precious metal jewelry from
South Africa alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+579% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 60% |
| China | $279K | 14% |
| Thailand | $170K | 8.5% |
| India | $137K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $74K | 3.7% |
| Botswana | $22K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.11 | Silver jewelry and components | 44% |
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 40% |
| 7113.20 | Gold or silver plated jewelry | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $204.71 per kg, 98% below the world average of $10,377.38, 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 precious metal jewelry imports (HS 7113): 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 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported precious metal jewelry worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 215 countries worldwide. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal jewelry to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $204.71 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $10,377.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of precious metal jewelry to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7113.11 (44% of the value) and 7113.19 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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