Pasta exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $39.5 million of pasta in 2024 (29.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $39.5M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $36.6M | 29.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 34.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 9.6K t |
Where Namibia exports pasta to
South Africa alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 51% |
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 48% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0.3% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.3% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta imports to Namibia
Imports of pasta by Namibia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.9M | 62% |
| Mauritius | $2.9M | 30% |
| China | $260K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $171K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $135K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $59K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $36K | 0.4% |
| Latvia | $36K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $31K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $21K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia pasta exports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported pasta worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by Botswana (14%) and Zambia (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pasta from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does Namibia also import pasta?
Yes. Namibia imported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Mauritius and China. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1902.30 (51% of the value) and 1902.19 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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