Welding supplies imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding supplies by Namibia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (724 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.1M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 648 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 680 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 622 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 577 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 299 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 464 t |
Where Namibia imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 72% |
| China | $532K | 17% |
| Sweden | $69K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $50K | 1.6% |
| India | $38K | 1.2% |
| United States | $33K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.9% |
| Botswana | $28K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 63% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 23% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 8.4% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported welding supplies worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (17%) and Sweden (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (63% of the value) and 8311.90 (23%).
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