Spirits and liqueurs imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Namibia reached $47.8 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% 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 | $47.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $41.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $50.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 9.7K t |
Where Namibia imports spirits and liqueurs from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $30.4M | 64% |
| Ireland | $4.1M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 8.5% |
| France | $2.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $2.3M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| China | $653K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $251K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $222K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 33% |
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 32% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 11% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 11% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 6.2% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 4% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 28% above the world average of $5.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spirits and liqueurs exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $11.2 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (927 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (47%), Zimbabwe (28%), Tanzania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Namibia spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported spirits and liqueurs worth $47.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($30.4 million), followed by Ireland (9%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $47.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $50.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export spirits and liqueurs?
Yes. Namibia exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2208.20 (33% of the value) and 2208.30 (32%).
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