Other sugars imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.4 million of other sugars in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.1K t |
Where Namibia imports other sugars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 81% |
| Eswatini | $494K | 15% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $33K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 0.6% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
| China | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 48% |
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 35% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 6.8% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 4.8% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 1.9% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 1.8% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0.8% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 other sugars imports (HS 1702): 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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported other sugars worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Eswatini (15%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 771% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other sugars to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1702.30 (48% of the value) and 1702.90 (35%).
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