Fresh milk imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh milk by Namibia reached $14.3 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is 9% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 11.5K t |
Where Namibia imports fresh milk from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.2M | 99% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 81% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 16% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 3% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia fresh milk imports (HS 0401): 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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported fresh milk worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Germany (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh milk to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (81% of the value) and 0401.10 (16%).
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