South Africa Imports from Namibia
South Africa's imports from Namibia rose to $1.22 billion in 2024, up from $1.02 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 19.4% ($198.27 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Namibia were Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($851.37 million), Live animals ($106.42 million), Beverages, spirits and vinegar ($61.48 million).
South Africa had a trade surplus with Namibia that rose to $2.63B in 2024 from $2.34B in 2023. This is an increase of 12.1% ($284.83 million).
South Africa Imports from Namibia by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa imports from Namibia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $851.37M | 2024 |
| 2 | Live animals | $106.42M | 2024 |
| 3 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $61.48M | 2024 |
| 4 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $59.93M | 2024 |
| 5 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $22.63M | 2024 |
| 6 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $19.80M | 2024 |
| 7 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $17.16M | 2024 |
| 8 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $11.64M | 2024 |
| 9 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $11.52M | 2024 |
| 10 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $9.59M | 2024 |
| 11 | Plastics and plastic articles | $9.37M | 2024 |
| 12 | Meat and edible offal | $6.86M | 2024 |
| 13 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $6.26M | 2024 |
| 14 | Copper and copper articles | $2.74M | 2024 |
| 15 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $2.68M | 2024 |
| 16 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $2.18M | 2024 |
| 17 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $2.00M | 2024 |
| 18 | Articles of iron or steel | $1.89M | 2024 |
| 19 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $1.50M | 2024 |
| 20 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $1.26M | 2024 |
| 21 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $1.24M | 2024 |
| 22 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $1.05M | 2024 |
| 23 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $835,555.96 | 2024 |
| 24 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $664,483.77 | 2024 |
| 25 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $626,750.78 | 2024 |
| 26 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $520,586.19 | 2024 |
| 27 | Pharmaceutical products | $472,236.14 | 2024 |
| 28 | Iron and steel | $464,899.61 | 2024 |
| 29 | Rubber and rubber articles | $415,334.93 | 2024 |
| 30 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $406,512.22 | 2024 |
| 31 | Fertilizers | $402,226.87 | 2024 |
| 32 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $389,312.60 | 2024 |
| 33 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $309,797.77 | 2024 |
| 34 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $287,389.59 | 2024 |
| 35 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $282,264.92 | 2024 |
| 36 | Glass and glassware | $254,910.32 | 2024 |
| 37 | Unspecified commodities | $254,845.03 | 2024 |
| 38 | Ores, slag, ash | $225,236.57 | 2024 |
| 39 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $216,366.52 | 2024 |
| 40 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $196,611.92 | 2024 |
| 41 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $174,156.51 | 2024 |
| 42 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $171,038.40 | 2024 |
| 43 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $44,194.73 | 2024 |
| 44 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $41,854.45 | 2024 |
| 45 | Sugar and confectionery | $41,372.35 | 2024 |
| 46 | Works of art, antiques | $39,176.58 | 2024 |
| 47 | Animal products | $38,866.82 | 2024 |
| 48 | Toys, games, sports goods | $37,655.30 | 2024 |
| 49 | Footwear and parts | $26,420.96 | 2024 |
| 50 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $25,176.47 | 2024 |
| 51 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $22,987.52 | 2024 |
| 52 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $21,895.62 | 2024 |
| 53 | Zinc and zinc articles | $20,825.44 | 2024 |
| 54 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $19,964.29 | 2024 |
| 55 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $15,567.63 | 2024 |
| 56 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $13,620.85 | 2024 |
| 57 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $11,518.82 | 2024 |
| 58 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $11,236.58 | 2024 |
| 59 | Non-knitted clothing | $10,183.92 | 2024 |
| 60 | Cereals | $7,646.62 | 2024 |
| 61 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $7,228.44 | 2024 |
| 62 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $6,282.24 | 2024 |
| 63 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $5,446.81 | 2024 |
| 64 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $3,939.29 | 2024 |
| 65 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $3,918.33 | 2024 |
| 66 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $3,815.86 | 2024 |
| 67 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $3,738.45 | 2024 |
| 68 | Ceramic products | $3,518.60 | 2024 |
| 69 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $3,242.80 | 2024 |
| 70 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $3,154.80 | 2024 |
| 71 | Organic chemicals | $2,410.92 | 2024 |
| 72 | Musical instruments, parts | $1,864.34 | 2024 |
| 73 | Silk | $1,474 | 2024 |
| 74 | Headgear | $1,363.78 | 2024 |
| 75 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $902.80 | 2024 |
| 76 | Clocks, watches, parts | $781.93 | 2024 |
| 77 | Man-made filaments | $518.63 | 2024 |
| 78 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $417.63 | 2024 |
| 79 | Other base metals, cermets | $356.93 | 2024 |
| 80 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $349.77 | 2024 |
| 81 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $89.15 | 2024 |
| 82 | Furskins and artificial fur | $76.43 | 2024 |
| 83 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $67.59 | 2024 |
| 84 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $56.23 | 2024 |
| 85 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $37.12 | 2024 |
| 86 | Cotton | $32.26 | 2024 |
| 87 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $5.46 | 2024 |
| 88 | Man-made staple fibres | $0.44 | 2024 |
South Africa Imports from Namibia (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa imports from Namibia by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Import Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.22 |
| 2023 | 1.02 |
| 2022 | 1.29 |
| 2021 | 0.99 |
| 2020 | 0.74 |
| 2019 | 0.90 |
| 2018 | 0.94 |
| 2017 | 0.84 |
| 2016 | 0.42 |
| 2015 | 0.51 |
| 2014 | 0.57 |
| 2013 | 0.69 |
| 2012 | 0.65 |
| 2011 | 0.73 |
| 2010 | 0.68 |
| 2009 | 0.05 |
| 2008 | 0.08 |
| 2007 | 0.13 |
| 2006 | 0.13 |
| 2005 | 0.13 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |