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Namibia

Windhoek • NAD

GDP

$17.9BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $15.1B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

3.1M
World Bank · 2025

Currency

NAD

Namibian Dollar

Key Ports

1

Entry Points

No ECTN Required

Standard shipping documentation applies.

Trade Snapshot

Trade Balance
$2.9BDeficit

Exports minus imports of goods and services · World Bank · 2025

Member of:

SADCSACUAfCFTA

Regional Trade Memberships

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$17.9BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $15.1B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
2.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 1.7% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$5,742Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $4,876 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
4.1%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.5% (World Bank · 2025)

Market Suitability Score

72out of 100
Grade B: Good

Score Breakdown

Trade Agreements
85/100
Infrastructure
65/100
Regulatory Ease
70/100
Market Demand
75/100
Payment Reliability
68/100

Export Recommendations

Strong AfCFTA membership benefits
Growing demand for agricultural products
Consider using established banking channels
Allow extra time for customs processing

Export Readiness Checklist

For exports to Namibia

20%

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HS Code ClassificationRequired

Have you classified your product with the correct HS code?

Certificate of OriginRequired

Do you have the Certificate of Origin prepared?

No ECTN Required

This country does not require ECTN for shipments

Customs RegistrationRequired

Are you registered with your local customs authority?

Shipping ArrangementsRequired

Have you arranged freight forwarding and logistics?

4 documents required for Namibia
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