Live sheep and goats exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported live sheep and goats worth $45.8 million (20.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $45.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $46.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 13.0K t |
Where Namibia exports live sheep and goats to
South Africa alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $44.7M | 98% |
| Botswana | $596K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $172K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $132K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $88K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50K | 0.1% |
| Andorra | $32K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $11K | 0% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0104
| 0104.10 | Sheep: live | 84% |
| 0104.20 | Live goats | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 46% below the world average of $4.23, 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 sheep and goats exports (HS 0104): 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: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported live sheep and goats worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 89 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy live sheep and goats from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($44.7 million), followed by Botswana (1%) and Angola (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $4.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of live sheep and goats from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $46.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0104.10 (84% of the value) and 0104.20 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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