Steel structure (other) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structure (other) by Namibia reached $23.9 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is 19% 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 | $23.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 12.0K t |
Where Namibia imports steel structure (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.3M | 56% |
| China | $4.9M | 21% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Botswana | $708K | 3% |
| Greece | $560K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $286K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $180K | 0.8% |
| United States | $176K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $175K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structure (other) exports from Namibia
Exports of steel structure (other) by Namibia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (758 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (31%), Zambia (25%), Angola (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $593K | 31% |
| Zambia | $478K | 25% |
| Angola | $440K | 23% |
| South Africa | $240K | 12% |
| Gabon | $86K | 4.5% |
| United States | $30K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 1.5% |
| China | $14K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia steel structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel structure (other) worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structure (other) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export steel structure (other)?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.9 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 $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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