Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.2 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (82 tonnes). That is 207% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 million.
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 | $2.2M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $711K | 51 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 112 t |
Where Namibia imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 50% |
| India | $556K | 25% |
| Australia | $375K | 17% |
| France | $34K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $29K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $23K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $23K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.5% |
| China | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.63 per kg, 31% above the world average of $20.30. 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.
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The shipment records behind Namibia vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 207% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (25%) and Australia (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.63 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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