Lamb and mutton exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $2.9 million of lamb and mutton in 2024 (854 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.8 million.
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 | $2.9M | 854 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $451K | 184 t |
| 2020 | $712K | 293 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 3.6K t |
Where Namibia exports lamb and mutton to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 51% |
| Botswana | $524K | 18% |
| Germany | $346K | 12% |
| Norway | $157K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $130K | 4.5% |
| Zambia | $106K | 3.7% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0204
| 0204.21 | Fresh mutton carcasses | 31% |
| 0204.30 | Frozen lamb carcasses | 25% |
| 0204.43 | Frozen boneless sheep cuts | 21% |
| 0204.10 | Fresh lamb carcasses | 19% |
| 0204.42 | Frozen sheep cuts with bone | 2.7% |
| 0204.41 | Frozen mutton carcasses | 1.7% |
| 0204.22 | Fresh sheep cuts with bone | 0% |
| 0204.23 | Fresh boneless sheep cuts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 lamb and mutton exports (HS 0204): 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 0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of lamb and mutton exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported lamb and mutton worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 854 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy lamb and mutton from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Botswana (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of lamb and mutton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of lamb and mutton from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamb and mutton?
The HS code for lamb and mutton is heading 0204. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0204.21 (31% of the value) and 0204.30 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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