Valve imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $52.2 million of valve in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $52.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Namibia imports valve from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (37%), United States (29%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.1M | 37% |
| United States | $15.0M | 29% |
| China | $3.1M | 5.9% |
| Angola | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $884K | 1.7% |
| India | $662K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 57% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 22% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 9.6% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 4% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 3.8% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.32 per kg, close to the world average of $24.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $8.1 million of valve in 2024 (188 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (38%), Norway (14%), Singapore (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 38% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 14% |
| Singapore | $778K | 9.6% |
| Angola | $568K | 7% |
| Cyprus | $405K | 5% |
| South Africa | $346K | 4.3% |
| Bahamas | $321K | 4% |
| United States | $267K | 3.3% |
| France | $198K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $189K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia valve imports (HS 8481): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported valve worth $52.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by the United States (29%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $24.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $52.2 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export valve?
Yes. Namibia exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Norway and Singapore. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (57% of the value) and 8481.90 (22%).
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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