Prepared grain cereals imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $9.9 million of prepared grain cereals in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $9.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Namibia imports prepared grain cereals from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.0M | 91% |
| Vietnam | $853K | 8.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared grain cereals exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $599 thousand of prepared grain cereals in 2024 (744 tonnes). South Africa alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $545K | 91% |
| Zambia | $28K | 4.7% |
| Angola | $12K | 2% |
| Australia | $10K | 1.7% |
| Lesotho | $4K | 0.7% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared grain cereals worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Vietnam (9%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared grain cereals to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prepared grain cereals?
Yes. Namibia exported $599 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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