Namibia Statistics Agency reveals China as largest export destination followed by South Africa

A data released by Namibia Statistics Agency on Tuesday, March 26 reveals that China continued to lead ahead of South Africa as the largest export destination for Namibian products, making up 18 percent of total exports.

The growth in exports to China was mainly led by minerals such as copper and ores, according to Namibia Statistics Agency Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni. South Africa was ranked second with 16 percent, followed by Belgium and Botswana with 10 percent of total exports each, while the United Kingdom absorbed 7 percent, Shimuafeni said.

"The main commodities exported were precious stones and metals as well copper (22 percent each), vessels and boats (13 percent) mainly re-exports after exploration, ores (11 percent) and fish (10 percent)," he added.

On the other hand, imports were mainly sourced from South Africa followed by China, Botswana, Bahamas and Zambia. However, last year China overtook South Africa as the largest export destination for Namibian products, making up 18.3 percent of total exports in the first quarter of 2018, as reported by Xinhua.

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