Starch imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.0 million of starch in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $944K | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Namibia imports starch from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 93% |
| Thailand | $92K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 1% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.4% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 83% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 7.6% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 6.1% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 2.9% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0.3% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
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 starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported starch worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Thailand (4%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (83% of the value) and 1108.14 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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