Fresh beef exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported fresh beef worth $59.9 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 105% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $59.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $52.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.1M | 5.5K t |
Where Namibia exports fresh beef to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (49%), Norway (22%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $29.3M | 49% |
| Norway | $13.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 10% |
| Slovakia | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Malta | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $773K | 1.3% |
| Estonia | $468K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0201
| 0201.30 | Boneless beef cuts | 100% |
| 0201.10 | Beef carcasses | 0.1% |
| 0201.20 | Beef cuts with bone | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.93 per kg, close to the world average of $7.71.
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 fresh beef exports (HS 0201): 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 0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh beef exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported fresh beef worth $59.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh beef from Namibia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($29.3 million), followed by Norway (22%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh beef from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.1 million in 2017 to $59.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh beef?
The HS code for fresh beef is heading 0201. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0201.30 (100% of the value) and 0201.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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