Processed cheese imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.9 million of processed cheese in 2024 (575 tonnes). That is 14% 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 | $2.9M | 575 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 595 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 622 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 501 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 385 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 528 t |
Where Namibia imports processed cheese from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 82% |
| Germany | $270K | 9.3% |
| Denmark | $137K | 4.7% |
| France | $93K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported processed cheese worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 575 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Denmark (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cheese to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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