Prepared sardines imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared sardines by Namibia reached $17.5 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $17.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Namibia imports prepared sardines from
Thailand alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $9.6M | 55% |
| South Africa | $6.9M | 39% |
| China | $886K | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $77K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared sardines exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $6.6 million of prepared sardines in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Botswana alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $6.5M | 99% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Cameroon | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared sardines imports (HS 1604.13): 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 1604.13: Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sardines imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared sardines worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared sardines to Namibia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared sardines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 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 sardines to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 314%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prepared sardines?
Yes. Namibia exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sardines?
The HS code for prepared sardines is subheading 1604.13. 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 1604 page.
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