Bulk black tea imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk black tea by Namibia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (603 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.2 million.
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 | $2.3M | 603 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 651 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 545 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 571 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 481 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 531 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 904 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 745 t |
Where Namibia imports bulk black tea from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 97% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 48% above the world average of $2.63. 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 bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bulk black tea worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 603 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Zimbabwe (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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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