Steel wire mesh imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $8.5 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $8.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 9.1K t |
Where Namibia imports steel wire mesh from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.2M | 97% |
| China | $214K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.2% |
| France | $15K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $13K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 36% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 19% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 11% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 7.1% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 7% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 6.6% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 5.7% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire mesh exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $209 thousand of steel wire mesh in 2024 (241 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (35%), Angola (25%), Pakistan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 35% |
| Angola | $53K | 25% |
| Pakistan | $39K | 19% |
| South Africa | $28K | 14% |
| Zambia | $12K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $0K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported steel wire mesh worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.53 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 mesh to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Namibia exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and Pakistan. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7314.49 (36% of the value) and 7314.39 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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