Animal feed imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported animal feed worth $50.2 million (71.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 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 | $50.2M | 71.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 59.4K t |
| 2022 | $45.9M | 85.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 77.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 79.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.0M | 157.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.7M | 82.7K t |
Where Namibia imports animal feed from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $47.0M | 94% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $641K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $206K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $165K | 0.3% |
| China | $152K | 0.3% |
| United States | $73K | 0.2% |
| France | $68K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $44K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 78% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 54% below the world average of $1.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed exports from Namibia
Exports of animal feed by Namibia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Angola alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia animal feed imports (HS 2309): 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported animal feed worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($47.0 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of animal feed to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.7 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2019 at $56.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.8 million a year.
Does Namibia also export animal feed?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Israel. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $48.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (78% of the value) and 2309.10 (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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