Dried pasta exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $19.0 million of dried pasta in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $19.0M | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 5.7K t |
Where Namibia exports dried pasta to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.2M | 86% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Botswana | $961K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $69K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
| Fiji | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.31, 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.
Dried pasta imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported dried pasta worth $3.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (48%), Mauritius (45%), Turkey (2%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 48% |
| Mauritius | $1.4M | 45% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $36K | 1.2% |
| Latvia | $32K | 1% |
| Angola | $30K | 1% |
| Portugal | $20K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia dried pasta exports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported dried pasta worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pasta from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Zambia (9%) and Botswana (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried pasta from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2022 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also import dried pasta?
Yes. Namibia imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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