Prepared meat imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $15.9 million of prepared meat in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 77% more than in 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 | $15.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 5.6K t |
Where Namibia imports prepared meat from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.3M | 84% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| China | $691K | 4.4% |
| Botswana | $230K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $130K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $103K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $69K | 0.4% |
| Argentina | $62K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1602
| 1602.49 | Prepared pork products (other) | 31% |
| 1602.32 | Prepared chicken meat | 27% |
| 1602.50 | Prepared beef | 26% |
| 1602.41 | Prepared ham | 8.9% |
| 1602.39 | Prepared poultry meat (other) | 4.7% |
| 1602.10 | Homogenised meat preparations | 1.6% |
| 1602.90 | Prepared meat (other species) | 0.5% |
| 1602.20 | Prepared liver pâté | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.90, 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 meat exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported prepared meat worth $2.1 million (842 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 97% |
| Botswana | $29K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared meat imports (HS 1602): 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: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared meat worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared meat to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prepared meat?
Yes. Namibia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Botswana and Germany. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat?
The HS code for prepared meat is heading 1602. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1602.49 (31% of the value) and 1602.32 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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