Threaded nuts imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of threaded nuts by Namibia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (344 tonnes). That is 127% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 344 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $884K | 173 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 152 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 324 t |
Where Namibia imports threaded nuts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), Finland (16%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 47% |
| Finland | $403K | 17% |
| China | $235K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $100K | 4.1% |
| United States | $83K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $65K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $60K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $60K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $29K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.11 per kg, 53% above the world average of $4.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Threaded nuts exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $810 thousand of threaded nuts in 2024 (24 tonnes). Singapore alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Namibia threaded nuts imports (HS 7318.16): 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 7318.16: Iron or steel: threaded nuts.
Common questions
What is the value of threaded nuts imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported threaded nuts worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 344 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 127% on 2023.
Which countries supply threaded nuts to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Finland (16%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of threaded nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $4.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of threaded nuts to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export threaded nuts?
Yes. Namibia exported $810 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Zambia and the DR Congo. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for threaded nuts?
The HS code for threaded nuts is subheading 7318.16. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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