Tropical fruit exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $10.9 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $10.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Namibia exports tropical fruit to
Most of it went to South Africa (48%), United Kingdom (20%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 13% |
| Turkey | $460K | 4.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $346K | 3.2% |
| Russia | $176K | 1.6% |
| Belarus | $172K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $170K | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $131K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $112K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.10 | Dates | 100% |
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 0.1% |
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 0% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 0% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 122% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Tropical fruit imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported tropical fruit worth $2.6 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 93% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $67K | 2.6% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported tropical fruit worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Namibia imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0804.10 (100% of the value) and 0804.50 (0%).
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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