Steel shapes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported steel shapes worth $13.9 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). That is 20% 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 | $13.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 17.9K t |
Where Namibia imports steel shapes from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.1M | 94% |
| China | $461K | 3.3% |
| Botswana | $280K | 2% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $16K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 38% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 18% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 11% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 7.2% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 6.8% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 6.7% |
| 7216.69 | Forged steel angle | 5.7% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 shapes imports (HS 7216): 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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel shapes worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by China (3%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7216.99 (38% of the value) and 7216.21 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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