Medicament imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $35.6 million of medicament in 2024 (219 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.8 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 | $35.6M | 219 t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 398 t |
| 2021 | $58.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 145 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 352 t |
Where Namibia imports medicament from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.3M | 57% |
| India | $9.2M | 26% |
| Italy | $812K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $760K | 2.1% |
| China | $757K | 2.1% |
| United States | $574K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $464K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $355K | 1% |
| France | $330K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.39 | Hormone medicaments (bulk) | 79% |
| 3003.20 | Antibiotic medicaments (bulk) | 16% |
| 3003.90 | Other medicaments (bulk) | 4% |
| 3003.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) | 1.2% |
| 3003.49 | Alkaloid medicaments (bulk) | 0.1% |
| 3003.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale | 0% |
| 3003.42 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 0% |
| 3003.43 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $162.51 per kg, 123% above the world average of $72.93. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia medicament imports (HS 3003): 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported medicament worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by India (26%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $162.51 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $72.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicament to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2021 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3003.39 (79% of the value) and 3003.20 (16%).
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