Ginger and spices imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ginger and spices by Namibia reached $14.6 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 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 | $14.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 4.2K t |
Where Namibia imports ginger and spices from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.5M | 99% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| North Macedonia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 87% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 9.2% |
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 1.7% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 1.4% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 0.5% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported ginger and spices worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Germany (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0910.99 (87% of the value) and 0910.91 (9%).
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