Bulk pet food imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $38.9 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (63.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% 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 | $38.9M | 63.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 51.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 75.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 66.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 69.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 150.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 76.3K t |
Where Namibia imports bulk pet food from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.8M | 92% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $639K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $179K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $153K | 0.4% |
| China | $152K | 0.4% |
| United States | $72K | 0.2% |
| France | $68K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $44K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.02, 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.
Bulk pet food exports from Namibia
Exports of bulk pet food by Namibia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Angola alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Namibia bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported bulk pet food worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($35.8 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.02 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 pet food to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export bulk pet food?
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 $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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