Live plants imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live plants by Namibia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 million.
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 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 961 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Namibia imports live plants from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 94% |
| United Arab Emirates | $110K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $38K | 1.2% |
| India | $13K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 68% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 31% |
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 0.8% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 0.5% |
| 0602.30 | Rhododendrons and azaleas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.53, 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 plants imports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported live plants worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live plants to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (68% of the value) and 0602.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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