Seeds for sowing imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seeds for sowing by Namibia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (503 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.7M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 500 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 650 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 871 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 292 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 447 t |
Where Namibia imports seeds for sowing from
South Africa alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.2M | 88% |
| Argentina | $190K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $40K | 0.9% |
| Chile | $31K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $27K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0.4% |
| India | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 70% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 14% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 11% |
| 1209.21 | Alfalfa seeds | 4.8% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 0.3% |
| 1209.10 | Sugar beet seeds | 0.3% |
| 1209.23 | Fescue seeds | 0.1% |
| 1209.25 | Ryegrass seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.39 per kg, close to the world average of $9.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seeds for sowing exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $858 thousand of seeds for sowing in 2024 (259 tonnes). Angola alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $827K | 96% |
| Germany | $22K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported seeds for sowing worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Argentina (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Namibia also export seeds for sowing?
Yes. Namibia exported $858 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Germany and Thailand. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (70% of the value) and 1209.99 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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