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EU–Namibia Trade: A Partnership That Works

Trade remains an important part of Namibia’s economy, connecting local producers and businesses to markets around the world. The European Union is one of Namibia’s key trading partners, ranking as the country’s third-largest export market in both 2024 and 2025.

EU Namibia Trade Study
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This report analyses Namibia’s trade performance in 2024 and 2025, with a particular focus on the country’s economic relationship with the European Union. Drawing on the latest Namibia Statistics Agency trade data, it examines export and import trends, the composition of trade, key trading partners and the contribution of trade with the EU to employment and economic diversification. The report was prepared by IPPR research associate Robin Sherbourne for the European Union Delegation in Namibia.

The findings show that Namibian exports to the EU increased from N$14.98 billion in 2024 to N$17.57 billion in 2025. While Namibia’s overall exports remain concentrated in uranium, gold, fish and diamonds, the country’s exports to the EU are notably more diverse, including fish, meat, fruit, charcoal, crustaceans, diamonds, stone and base metals. 

The report also highlights the contribution of this trade relationship to employment. Exports to the EU are estimated to support around 40,000 direct jobs in Namibia, particularly in sectors such as fishing, livestock, meat processing, fruit and vegetables and charcoal. The findings point to the wider role that trade can play in supporting diversification, local value addition and new opportunities for Namibian businesses.