Cereal flour exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cereal flour by Namibia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 176% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $815K | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $434K | 907 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 257 t |
Where Namibia exports cereal flour to
Most of it went to Angola (43%), DR Congo (41%), Australia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.4M | 43% |
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 41% |
| Australia | $458K | 14% |
| Zambia | $44K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 100% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.78, 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.
Cereal flour imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported cereal flour worth $424 thousand (431 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $213K | 50% |
| Qatar | $82K | 19% |
| Angola | $80K | 19% |
| Botswana | $29K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $16K | 3.9% |
| China | $2K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia cereal flour exports (HS 1102): 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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported cereal flour worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal flour from Namibia?
Angola was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the DR Congo (41%) and Australia (14%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal flour from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also import cereal flour?
Yes. Namibia imported $424 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Qatar and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (100% of the value) and 1102.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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