Live goats exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported live goats worth $7.4 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $7.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.44, 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 live goats exports (HS 0104.20): 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 0104.20: Goats: live.
Common questions
What is the value of live goats exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported live goats worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 67 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy live goats from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Botswana (4%) and Angola (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average export price of live goats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of live goats from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for live goats?
The HS code for live goats is subheading 0104.20. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
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