Steel structural sections imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structural sections by Namibia reached $42.5 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That is 39% 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 | $42.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $43.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $41.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 20.8K t |
Where Namibia imports steel structural sections from
South Africa alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $23.2M | 55% |
| China | $5.8M | 14% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 8.2% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Botswana | $920K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $914K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $560K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $286K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 56% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 23% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 13% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 6.3% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Namibia
Exports of steel structural sections by Namibia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (28%), Zambia (22%), Angola (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $658K | 28% |
| Zambia | $520K | 22% |
| Angola | $485K | 21% |
| South Africa | $421K | 18% |
| Gabon | $86K | 3.6% |
| Botswana | $34K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $34K | 1.4% |
| United States | $30K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel structural sections worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $43.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (56% of the value) and 7308.20 (23%).
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