Stainless seamless line pipe imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless seamless line pipe by Namibia reached $6.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 268% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% 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 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $447K | 153 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 424 t |
| 2020 | $292K | 170 t |
| 2019 | $273K | 174 t |
| 2018 | $688K | 83 t |
| 2017 | $67K | 29 t |
Where Namibia imports stainless seamless line pipe from
Brazil alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.0M | 61% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 16% |
| Norway | $355K | 5.4% |
| Romania | $63K | 1% |
| China | $41K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, close to the world average of $4.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless seamless line pipe exports from Namibia
Exports of stainless seamless line pipe by Namibia reached $825 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Norway accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $696K | 84% |
| France | $101K | 12% |
| Angola | $15K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia stainless seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.11): 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 7304.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless line pipe imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 268% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless line pipe to Namibia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless seamless line pipe to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export stainless seamless line pipe?
Yes. Namibia exported $825 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, France and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.11. 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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