Prepared tuna imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.2 million of prepared tuna in 2024 (683 tonnes). Value rose 210% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.2M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $993K | 267 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $692K | 247 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 335 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 232 t |
| 2017 | $984K | 739 t |
Where Namibia imports prepared tuna from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 51% |
| South Africa | $681K | 21% |
| Thailand | $457K | 14% |
| China | $426K | 13% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared tuna exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $297 thousand of prepared tuna in 2024 (70 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $297K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia prepared tuna imports (HS 1604.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared tuna worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 683 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 210% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Namibia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.06 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 tuna to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $984 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also export prepared tuna?
Yes. Namibia exported $297 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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