Steel fasteners imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fasteners by Namibia reached $21.6 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $21.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Namibia imports steel fasteners from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.2M | 52% |
| China | $3.2M | 15% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $787K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $620K | 2.9% |
| Finland | $558K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $454K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $392K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $337K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $329K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 53% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 12% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 11% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 6.4% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 5.5% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 5.4% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 2.2% |
| 7318.12 | Wood screw | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, 40% above the world average of $4.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel fasteners exports from Namibia
Exports of steel fasteners by Namibia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (268 tonnes). Most of it went to Singapore (38%), DR Congo (22%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Cayman Isds grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $896K | 38% |
| DR Congo | $513K | 22% |
| Zambia | $253K | 11% |
| South Africa | $122K | 5.2% |
| Angola | $81K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $80K | 3.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $72K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 2.4% |
| France | $44K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $44K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel fasteners worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel fasteners to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (52% of the value) and 7318.29 (12%).
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