Frozen beef exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported frozen beef worth $39.8 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 38% 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 | $39.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $32.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 6.2K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen beef to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $22.8M | 57% |
| South Africa | $6.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 7.7% |
| Norway | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| China | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Malta | $827K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $745K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $554K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $408K | 1% |
| Belgium | $354K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 95% |
| 0202.20 | Frozen beef cuts with bone | 3.9% |
| 0202.10 | Frozen beef carcasses | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported frozen beef worth $213 thousand (59 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (48%), Netherlands (47%), South Africa (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102K | 48% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 47% |
| South Africa | $5K | 2.2% |
| Bahamas | $4K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.4% |
| Marshall Isds | $1K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen beef exports (HS 0202): 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen beef worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen beef from Namibia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen beef from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen beef?
Yes. Namibia imported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (95% of the value) and 0202.20 (4%).
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