Butter and dairy spreads imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.4 million of butter and dairy spreads in 2024 (722 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.5 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 | $3.4M | 722 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 860 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 731 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports butter and dairy spreads from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 94% |
| Denmark | $138K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $43K | 1.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 53% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 36% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.74, 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.
Butter and dairy spreads exports from Namibia
Exports of butter and dairy spreads by Namibia reached $506 thousand in 2024 (95 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $505K | 100% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported butter and dairy spreads worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 722 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Denmark (4%) and Ireland (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Marshall Isds grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export butter and dairy spreads?
Yes. Namibia exported $506 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the Seychelles and Austria. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (53% of the value) and 0405.20 (36%).
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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