Stainless seamless drill pipe imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless seamless drill pipe by Namibia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (364 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 210% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.7M | 364 t |
| 2023 | $873K | 116 t |
| 2022 | $567K | 106 t |
| 2021 | $234K | 53 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $403K | 59 t |
| 2018 | $349K | 71 t |
| 2017 | $481K | 295 t |
Where Namibia imports stainless seamless drill pipe from
One supplier dominates: Lebanon accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $1.4M | 52% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 46% |
| China | $52K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.42 per kg, 85% above the world average of $4.02. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia stainless seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.22): 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 7304.22: Steel, stainless: seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless drill pipe imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported stainless seamless drill pipe worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 143 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 210% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless drill pipe to Namibia?
Lebanon was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (46%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $4.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless seamless drill pipe to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $481 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 462%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $914 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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