Prepared beef imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported prepared beef worth $4.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 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 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 782 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 803 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 392 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 968 t |
Where Namibia imports prepared beef from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 96% |
| Botswana | $116K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.8% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 50% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared beef imports (HS 1602.50): 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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared beef worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared beef to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Botswana (3%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared beef to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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