Welded steel tubes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Namibia reached $15.2 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $15.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 9.1K t |
Where Namibia imports welded steel tubes from
South Africa alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.9M | 72% |
| China | $2.3M | 15% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $411K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $107K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $95K | 0.6% |
| United States | $73K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $23K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $21K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 50% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 26% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 12% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 5.5% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 2% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 1.6% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 1.2% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
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 welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported welded steel tubes worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7306.90 (50% of the value) and 7306.61 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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