Live poultry imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported live poultry worth $2.4 million (302 tonnes). Value rose 17% 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 | $2.4M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 691 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 347 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 297 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 280 t |
Where Namibia imports live poultry from
Zambia alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.6M | 66% |
| Netherlands | $531K | 23% |
| South Africa | $272K | 12% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 80% |
| 0105.94 | Live chickens (over 185g) | 19% |
| 0105.99 | Live ducks, geese and turkeys | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 173% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia live poultry imports (HS 0105): 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 0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported live poultry worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Namibia?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 173% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live poultry to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (80% of the value) and 0105.94 (19%).
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