Packaged medicines imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $106.0 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $106.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $95.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $113.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $75.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $111.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $108.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $120.5M | 34.5K t |
| 2017 | $126.4M | 4.9K t |
Where Namibia imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), India (26%), Spain (3%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $51.4M | 49% |
| India | $27.9M | 26% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 2.9% |
| France | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 83% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 5.1% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 3.4% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 2.5% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 2.1% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 1.9% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 0.9% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.03 per kg, 67% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported packaged medicines worth $2.0 million (182 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (36%), Botswana (31%), Angola (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $717K | 36% |
| Botswana | $618K | 31% |
| Angola | $226K | 11% |
| Zambia | $160K | 8.1% |
| Mozambique | $152K | 7.7% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $16K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported packaged medicines worth $106.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($51.4 million), followed by India (26%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.03 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $126.4 million in 2017 to $106.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $126.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $104.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (83% of the value) and 3004.20 (5%).
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