Steel cookware imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $6.7 million of steel cookware in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.6 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 | $6.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Namibia imports steel cookware from
South Africa alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.8M | 71% |
| China | $1.7M | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.3% |
| India | $21K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $20K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.3% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 48% |
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 33% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 8.2% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 3.8% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 3.6% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, close to the world average of $5.77.
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 steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel cookware worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (25%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7323.99 (48% of the value) and 7323.93 (33%).
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