Prepared chicken meat imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported prepared chicken meat worth $4.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 817 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 600 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 572 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 395 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 521 t |
Where Namibia imports prepared chicken meat from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 87% |
| Turkey | $355K | 8.3% |
| Qatar | $103K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $68K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Argentina | $3K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.37, 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.
Prepared chicken meat exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.1 million of prepared chicken meat in 2024 (501 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 100% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared chicken meat imports (HS 1602.32): 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 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared chicken meat worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared chicken meat to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Qatar (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.37 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 chicken meat to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prepared chicken meat?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the Czech Republic and Austria. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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