Yeast imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Namibia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 25% 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 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 980 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 931 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Namibia imports yeast from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 57% |
| China | $1.5M | 38% |
| Turkey | $122K | 3% |
| France | $59K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 80% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 11% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 9.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 53% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported yeast worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (38%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (80% of the value) and 2102.30 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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