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What are the main exports in Namibia?

By Emily Wilson |

Namibia exports mostly diamonds (25% of total exports), uranium, lead, zinc, tin, silver, tungsten, food and live animals and manufactured products. Namibia’s main exports partners are South Africa (27% of total), United Kingdom (17%), USA, Angola, Netherlands and Spain.

What countries does Namibia Trade with?

Namibia top 5 Export and Import partners

MarketTrade (US$ Mil)Partner share(%)
China1,49923.96
South Africa1,01616.25
Botswana6119.76
Belgium4346.94

Where is Namibia in Africa map?

Namibia is located in southern Africa. Namibia is bordered by the Atlanitc Ocean, Angola to the north, Zambia and Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south.

What kind of products does Namibia export to other countries?

Namibia exports mostly diamonds (25% of total exports), uranium, lead, zinc, tin, silver, tungsten, food and live animals and manufactured products. Namibia’s main exports partners are South Africa (27% of total), United Kingdom (17%), USA, Angola, Netherlands and Spain. Compare Exports by Country United Nations Comtrade Database

What do you need to import meat from Namibia?

The Namibian Meat Board regulates the import and export of live animals (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) and derivative meat products. Importers of live animals and meat products must demonstrate compliance with the country’s animal health standards by obtaining a veterinary import permit from the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

Do you need a license to import clothing in Namibia?

In practice, however, MITSMED does not issue licenses for imported used clothing. Most agricultural imports require a permit issued by MITSMED. The Namibian Agronomic Board issues permits for the import, export, and transit of controlled agronomic crops such as wheat and wheat products as well as corn and corn products.

Which is the largest trading partner of Namibia?

While the United States is among Namibia’s top ten trading partners, imports into Namibia are dominated by South Africa, with 45 percent of the total. The Namibian dollar (N$) is pegged one to one (1:1) to the South African Rand. The World Bank ranked Namibia 107 among 190 countries in its 2019 Doing Business Report.