Pumpkins and squash exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported pumpkins and squash worth $2.4 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $869K | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $794K | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $637K | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $439K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $711K | 811 t |
| 2017 | $484K | 1.6K t |
Where Namibia exports pumpkins and squash to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 44% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.10, 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.
Pumpkins and squash imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $248 thousand of pumpkins and squash in 2024 (382 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $246K | 99% |
| Botswana | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia pumpkins and squash exports (HS 0709.93): 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 0709.93: Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of pumpkins and squash exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported pumpkins and squash worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy pumpkins and squash from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (44%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pumpkins and squash from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $484 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 401%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also import pumpkins and squash?
Yes. Namibia imported $248 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa and Botswana. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumpkins and squash?
The HS code for pumpkins and squash is subheading 0709.93. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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