Steel drums imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.8 million of steel drums in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.8 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 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 13.0K t |
Where Namibia imports steel drums from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 85% |
| Italy | $487K | 10% |
| Angola | $56K | 1.2% |
| China | $54K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 73% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 26% |
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.78, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia steel drums imports (HS 7310): 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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel drums worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Angola (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel drums to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7310.10 (73% of the value) and 7310.29 (26%).
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