Bran imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.1 million of bran in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $9.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 56.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 31.6K t |
Where Namibia imports bran from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), Zambia (35%), Angola (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 42% |
| Zambia | $3.2M | 35% |
| Angola | $1.6M | 18% |
| Botswana | $504K | 5.5% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2302
| 2302.10 | Corn bran | 93% |
| 2302.30 | Wheat bran | 6.6% |
| 2302.50 | Legume bran | 0.2% |
| 2302.40 | Cereal bran (other grains) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 43% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Bran exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported bran worth $655 thousand (3.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $594K | 91% |
| Angola | $61K | 9.3% |
| Niger | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia bran imports (HS 2302): 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 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bran worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply bran to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Zambia (35%) and Angola (18%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bran to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2019 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export bran?
Yes. Namibia exported $655 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and Niger. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2302.10 (93% of the value) and 2302.30 (7%).
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