Fresh oysters exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh oysters by Namibia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (265 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.2M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 218 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 230 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $713K | 121 t |
| 2019 | $927K | 661 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 131 t |
Where Namibia exports fresh oysters to
One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.7M | 88% |
| South Africa | $403K | 9.7% |
| Hong Kong | $80K | 1.9% |
| China | $24K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.71 per kg, 155% above the world average of $6.15. 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 oysters exports (HS 0307.11): 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 0307.11: Molluscs: oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh oysters exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported fresh oysters worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 68 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh oysters from Namibia?
Russia was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh oysters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.71 per kg in 2024, 155% above the world average of $6.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh oysters from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh oysters?
The HS code for fresh oysters is subheading 0307.11. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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