Bulk chocolate imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk chocolate by Namibia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (894 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $5.9M | 894 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 974 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 999 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 848 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 732 t |
Where Namibia imports bulk chocolate from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.8M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.9% |
| France | $26K | 0.4% |
| Bahamas | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, 30% above the world average of $5.09. 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 chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bulk chocolate worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 894 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $5.09 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 chocolate to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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