Canned vegetables imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $14.8 million of canned vegetables in 2024 (5.9 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 | $14.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 8.9K t |
Where Namibia imports canned vegetables from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.4M | 97% |
| Germany | $213K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $61K | 0.4% |
| China | $39K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $20K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2005
| 2005.20 | Canned potatoes | 65% |
| 2005.99 | Canned vegetables (other) | 14% |
| 2005.51 | Canned beans (shelled) | 8.6% |
| 2005.59 | Canned beans (unshelled) | 4.1% |
| 2005.80 | Canned sweetcorn | 2.7% |
| 2005.70 | Table olives | 2.3% |
| 2005.40 | Canned peas | 2.2% |
| 2005.10 | Homogenised vegetables | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
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 canned vegetables imports (HS 2005): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2005: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006.
Common questions
What is the value of canned vegetables imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported canned vegetables worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned vegetables to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned vegetables to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned vegetables?
The HS code for canned vegetables is heading 2005. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2005.20 (65% of the value) and 2005.99 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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