Namibia’s trade deficit hits N$3.3 billion

Namibia’s trade deficit hits N$3.3 billion

The Namibia Statistics Agency’s latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin shows that during the month of May 2024, the country’s trade balance stood at a deficit of N$3.3 billion, a worsened trade balance when compared to N$3.1 billion and N$2.9 billion recorded in April 2024 and May 2023, respectively. NSA spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo. Namibia's trade composition by partner showed that South Africa remained Namibia's largest market for both exports […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia’s export earnings declined in December

Namibia's export earnings declined by 1.9% to N$11.5 billion in December 2023 from N$11.8 billion in November 2023, while the import bill dropped by 25% to N$15.8 billion. Despite this, exports remained on an upward trend, reaching N$105.0 billion in 2023, exceeding the N$100 billion mark set in 2022 when it registered N$97.4 billion in exports. Here is the Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

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