Live cattle exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $84.0 million of live cattle in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $165.4 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 | $84.0M | 27.2K t |
| 2023 | $57.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $68.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $70.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $71.7M | 28.0K t |
| 2019 | $110.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2018 | $165.4M | 49.8K t |
| 2017 | $153.3M | 48.8K t |
Where Namibia exports live cattle to
South Africa alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $80.9M | 96% |
| Angola | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Botswana | $910K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $237K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $27K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 73% |
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 27% |
| 0102.90 | Live bovines (other species) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
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 live cattle exports (HS 0102): 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported live cattle worth $84.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy live cattle from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($80.9 million), followed by Angola (2%) and Botswana (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average export price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live cattle from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $153.3 million in 2017 to $84.0 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $165.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (73% of the value) and 0102.21 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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