Peanuts exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported peanuts worth $2.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 161% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $825K | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $378K | 732 t |
| 2021 | $409K | 869 t |
| 2020 | $247K | 742 t |
| 2019 | $61K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $422K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $313K | 778 t |
Where Namibia exports peanuts to
South Africa alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 100% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 96% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 2.8% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Peanuts imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $213 thousand of peanuts in 2024 (114 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $166K | 78% |
| Zambia | $45K | 21% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia peanuts exports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported peanuts worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 161% on 2023.
Which countries buy peanuts from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Angola (0%) and the DR Congo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average export price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of peanuts from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $312 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 590%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $601 thousand a year.
Does Namibia also import peanuts?
Yes. Namibia imported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Zambia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (96% of the value) and 1202.41 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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