Steel wire imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Namibia reached $7.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 37% 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 | $7.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 4.7K t |
Where Namibia imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 74% |
| China | $1.8M | 24% |
| Spain | $62K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 50% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 37% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 12% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel wire worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7217.90 (50% of the value) and 7217.20 (37%).
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