Seamless steel pipes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by Namibia reached $44.1 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 67% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $44.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 8.9K t |
Where Namibia imports seamless steel pipes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (25%), Brazil (24%), Mexico (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.9M | 25% |
| Brazil | $10.4M | 24% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 18% |
| United States | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 7.3% |
| China | $2.8M | 6.3% |
| Lebanon | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $996K | 2.3% |
| France | $296K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 52% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 15% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 12% |
| 7304.22 | Stainless seamless drill pipe | 6.1% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 4.1% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 3.9% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 2.5% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 45% above the world average of $2.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Namibia
Exports of seamless steel pipes by Namibia reached $6.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 67% |
| Norway | $838K | 13% |
| India | $605K | 9.1% |
| Zambia | $159K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $147K | 2.2% |
| France | $101K | 1.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $100K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $75K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $72K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $32K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported seamless steel pipes worth $44.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Brazil (24%) and Mexico (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $44.1 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Namibia exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Norway and India. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7304.29 (52% of the value) and 7304.11 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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