Onions and garlic exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported onions and garlic worth $2.8 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.4 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 | $2.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 7.4K t |
Where Namibia exports onions and garlic to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 68% |
| Angola | $884K | 31% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $9K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 100% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Onions and garlic imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported onions and garlic worth $2.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 100% |
| Botswana | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia onions and garlic exports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported onions and garlic worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy onions and garlic from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Angola (31%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of onions and garlic from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also import onions and garlic?
Yes. Namibia imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Botswana and Belgium. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $846 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (100% of the value) and 0703.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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