Poultry meat imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $30.2 million of poultry meat in 2024 (39.2 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.5 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 | $30.2M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 31.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 38.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.7M | 43.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.9M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $32.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.8M | 28.6K t |
Where Namibia imports poultry meat from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (36%), South Africa (24%), Poland (19%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $10.8M | 36% |
| South Africa | $7.4M | 24% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 19% |
| Argentina | $3.4M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $482K | 1.6% |
| Eswatini | $427K | 1.4% |
| United States | $257K | 0.9% |
| China | $179K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $122K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 55% |
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 43% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 0.8% |
| 0207.11 | Fresh whole chickens | 0.7% |
| 0207.13 | Fresh chicken cuts and offal | 0.4% |
| 0207.42 | Frozen whole ducks | 0.3% |
| 0207.45 | Frozen duck cuts and offal | 0.1% |
| 0207.44 | Fresh duck cuts and offal | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 63% below the world average of $2.08, 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.
Poultry meat exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported poultry meat worth $10.0 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.2M | 52% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.1M | 21% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 11% |
| Botswana | $901K | 9% |
| Zambia | $644K | 6.4% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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 0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported poultry meat worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to Namibia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Poland (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of poultry meat to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.8 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $47.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export poultry meat?
Yes. Namibia exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0207.12 (55% of the value) and 0207.14 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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