Ship scrap imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported ship scrap worth $2.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 186% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $154.0 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 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $154.0M | - |
| 2021 | $1K | - |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 156.3K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 5 t |
Where Namibia imports ship scrap from
One supplier dominates: Singapore accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.6M | 94% |
| South Africa | $180K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.91, 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 ship scrap imports (HS 8908): 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 8908: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up.
Common questions
What is the value of ship scrap imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ship scrap worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship scrap to Namibia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ship scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ship scrap to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $154.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship scrap?
The HS code for ship scrap is heading 8908. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8908.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8908 page.
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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