Meat and fish meal exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $9.4 million of meat and fish meal in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.6 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 | $9.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 11.8K t |
Where Namibia exports meat and fish meal to
The largest buyer markets were China (47%), Japan (24%), Zambia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 47% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 24% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 18% |
| South Africa | $747K | 8% |
| Spain | $187K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $109K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.20 | Fish meal | 95% |
| 2301.10 | Meat meal | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 58% above the world average of $1.03. 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 meat and fish meal exports (HS 2301): 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported meat and fish meal worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy meat and fish meal from Namibia?
China was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Japan (24%) and Zambia (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of meat and fish meal from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2301.20 (95% of the value) and 2301.10 (5%).
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