Pork imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $6.7 million of pork in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.3 million.
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 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Namibia imports pork from
The largest suppliers were Germany (47%), Botswana (16%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.2M | 47% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 16% |
| South Africa | $790K | 12% |
| Spain | $719K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $368K | 5.5% |
| France | $189K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $142K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $92K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $42K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $34K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0203
| 0203.29 | Frozen pork cuts (other) | 63% |
| 0203.19 | Fresh pork cuts (other) | 17% |
| 0203.11 | Fresh pork carcasses | 14% |
| 0203.22 | Frozen pork hams and shoulders | 5.4% |
| 0203.21 | Frozen pork carcasses | 0.9% |
| 0203.12 | Fresh pork hams and shoulders | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pork exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported pork worth $1.5 million (406 tonnes). Botswana alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $965K | 67% |
| DR Congo | $255K | 18% |
| Zambia | $130K | 9% |
| South Africa | $84K | 5.8% |
| Angola | $12K | 0.8% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.3% |
| Panama | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia pork imports (HS 0203): 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 0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of pork imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported pork worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pork to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Botswana (16%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of pork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pork to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export pork?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pork?
The HS code for pork is heading 0203. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0203.29 (63% of the value) and 0203.19 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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