Compound fertilizer imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $73.6 million of compound fertilizer in 2024 (96.1 thousand tonnes). That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $73.6M | 96.1K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 48.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 18.5K t |
Where Namibia imports compound fertilizer from
Morocco alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $55.5M | 76% |
| South Africa | $16.7M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Norway | $129K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Afghanistan | $3K | 0% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 39% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 24% |
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 21% |
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 14% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 1.5% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.1% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0% |
| 3105.51 | Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
Compound fertilizer exports from Namibia
Exports of compound fertilizer by Namibia reached $42.7 million in 2024 (45.1 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+971% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $30.6M | 72% |
| Zimbabwe | $12.0M | 28% |
| Austria | $34K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $25K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $20K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0% |
| Niger | $9K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported compound fertilizer worth $73.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Namibia?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($55.5 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Afghanistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $73.6 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Namibia exported $42.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Austria. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3105.40 (39% of the value) and 3105.20 (24%).
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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