Stainless steel bars and shapes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.2 million of stainless steel bars and shapes in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 999 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Namibia imports stainless steel bars and shapes from
South Africa alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 86% |
| China | $104K | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $32K | 1.5% |
| Botswana | $31K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $28K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $25K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $24K | 1.1% |
| United States | $23K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7222
| 7222.30 | Stainless bar (other) | 61% |
| 7222.40 | Stainless steel angle | 31% |
| 7222.19 | Stainless steel bar | 4.7% |
| 7222.11 | Stainless steel rod | 2.5% |
| 7222.20 | Cold-finished stainless bar | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7222.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.63, 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia stainless steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7222): 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 7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel bars and shapes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported stainless steel bars and shapes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel bars and shapes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (5%) and Sweden (1%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.63 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 steel bars and shapes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes is heading 7222. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7222.30 (61% of the value) and 7222.40 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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