Steel pipe fittings imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported steel pipe fittings worth $21.8 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 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 | $21.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 3.5K t |
Where Namibia imports steel pipe fittings from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.9M | 59% |
| China | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Botswana | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| United States | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $663K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 3% |
| Italy | $592K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $305K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $294K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $278K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 45% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 18% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 9.5% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 7.6% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 5.4% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 4.7% |
| 7307.22 | Stainless steel elbow | 4.6% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.18, 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.
Steel pipe fittings exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported steel pipe fittings worth $1.7 million (190 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (32%), France (20%), South Africa (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $555K | 32% |
| France | $344K | 20% |
| South Africa | $313K | 18% |
| DR Congo | $97K | 5.7% |
| Angola | $87K | 5% |
| Zambia | $64K | 3.7% |
| Norway | $63K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $18K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel pipe fittings worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by China (8%) and Botswana (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, France and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (45% of the value) and 7307.29 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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