Pure-bred breeding cattle exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $22.4 million of pure-bred breeding cattle in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 1013% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $22.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 452 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 277 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 750 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 977 t |
Where Namibia exports pure-bred breeding cattle to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.1M | 94% |
| Botswana | $609K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $529K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $184K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $27K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
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 pure-bred breeding cattle exports (HS 0102.21): 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 79 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports.
Which countries buy pure-bred breeding cattle from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Botswana (3%) and Angola (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure-bred breeding cattle from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 820%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 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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