Stainless steel cookware imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported stainless steel cookware worth $2.2 million (470 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | 470 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 577 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 337 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Namibia imports stainless steel cookware from
South Africa alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 73% |
| China | $509K | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 1.9% |
| India | $14K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.77 per kg, 35% below the world average of $7.30, 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 cookware imports (HS 7323.93): 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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel cookware imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported stainless steel cookware worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel cookware to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $7.30 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 cookware to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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