Sugar imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported sugar worth $87.5 million (91.5 thousand tonnes). That is 13% 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 | $87.5M | 91.5K t |
| 2023 | $77.4M | 106.0K t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 109.5K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 104.8K t |
| 2020 | $60.0M | 105.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.0M | 97.9K t |
| 2018 | $55.3M | 98.5K t |
| 2017 | $70.3M | 98.8K t |
Where Namibia imports sugar from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $80.4M | 92% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $303K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $7K | 0% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 86% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 8.6% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 4% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 1.5% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 63% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Sugar exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported sugar worth $4.3 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $2.4M | 56% |
| Ireland | $691K | 16% |
| Angola | $583K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $382K | 8.8% |
| Botswana | $127K | 2.9% |
| DR Congo | $58K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $39K | 0.9% |
| Fiji | $21K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
| Saint Helena | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported sugar worth $87.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($80.4 million), followed by Brazil (3%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.3 million in 2017 to $87.5 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export sugar?
Yes. Namibia exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Ireland and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $83.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (86% of the value) and 1701.14 (9%).
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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