Safety and relief valves imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety and relief valves by Namibia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (106 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 106 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $826K | 98 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 96 t |
Where Namibia imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from South Africa (29%), Spain (21%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $596K | 29% |
| Spain | $445K | 21% |
| United States | $380K | 18% |
| Norway | $114K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $111K | 5.4% |
| China | $104K | 5% |
| Angola | $90K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $60K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $34K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.67 per kg, 54% below the world average of $42.68, 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.
Safety and relief valves exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported safety and relief valves worth $923 thousand (30 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahamas (35%), Singapore (34%), Norway (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $321K | 35% |
| Singapore | $317K | 34% |
| Norway | $127K | 14% |
| Cyprus | $63K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $25K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $11K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.4% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $2K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported safety and relief valves worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($596 thousand), followed by Spain (21%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.67 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2017 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export safety and relief valves?
Yes. Namibia exported $923 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Singapore and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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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