Alliaceous vegetables market in Namibia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Namibia exhibited a clear downward trajectory between 2018 and 2023. Starting from 28 644 tons in 2018, the market reached a high point of 28 879 tons in 2019 before entering a period of contraction.

This decline accelerated in 2020 and 2021, with the market shrinking to 26 929 tons and then 24 833 tons. A temporary rebound to 25 513 tons occurred in 2022, but the trend resumed in 2023 as volume fell to 24 053 tons. Over the entire period, the market contracted by approximately 4 600 tons, representing a 16% reduction in total volume.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Namibia

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Namibia's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 27 139 tons, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 2.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Namibia

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The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. From 2017 to 2018, exports varied dramatically, with a peak-to-trough difference of 175 times. In 2020, Namibia exported 3 920 tons of alliaceous vegetables, a sharp increase of 48.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 43 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 99.4%. Conversely, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 6 107.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Angola were the primary markets for Namibia's alliaceous vegetable exports, together accounting for 99.7% of total shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports in value terms varied 3.3 times from the high in 2018 to the low in 2019. In 2020, Namibia exported alliaceous vegetables worth 1 515 thousand US dollars, which is 29.0% more than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 174 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 3 824 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 69.3%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 39.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, Namibia's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms were predominantly directed to South Africa and Angola, with their combined share reaching 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Namibia

Imports in kind, t

Volatility defined the market behavior in these years. Imports varied twofold, with the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2018. In 2020, Namibia imported approximately 3 710 tons of alliaceous vegetables, representing a robust contraction of 24.4% year-over-year. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 2 516 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 39.6%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 4 908 tons, accompanied by the largest increase of 95.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Namibia's imports of alliaceous vegetables in kind were highly concentrated on South Africa, which accounted for 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After advancing for two years, Namibia's cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables declined. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 2 295 thousand US dollars, constituting a modest fall of 4.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 398 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2017–2020, the geographical pattern of Namibia's imports in value terms reflected a strong dependence on South Africa, which absorbed 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2017-2020