Animal casings imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal casings by Namibia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $3.1M | 594 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 630 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 594 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 556 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 232 t |
Where Namibia imports animal casings from
South Africa alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 51% |
| China | $618K | 20% |
| Germany | $551K | 18% |
| Argentina | $131K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $88K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $80K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $57K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.28 per kg, 35% above the world average of $3.90. 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 animal casings imports (HS 0504): 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 0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Common questions
What is the value of animal casings imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported animal casings worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal casings to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal casings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.28 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal casings to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal casings?
The HS code for animal casings is heading 0504. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0504.00. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0504 page.
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