As president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah undertakes a week-long state visit to China aimed at attracting investment and strengthening economic ties, here are the trade figures between Namibia and China over four years.
Key figures:
China is Namibia’s second-largest trading partner globally.
N$40.6 billion Total bilateral trade between Namibia and China in 2025, the highest on record.
N$36.9 billion Bilateral trade in 2024.
N$25.9 billion Bilateral trade in 2023.
10.2% Growth in bilateral trade between 2024 and 2025.
N$22.7 billion Namibia’s exports to China in 2025.
N$17.9 billion Namibia’s imports from China in 2025.
N$4.8 billion Namibia’s trade surplus with China in 2025.
18.1% Share of Namibia’s total exports destined for China in 2025.
11.9% Share of Namibia’s total imports sourced from China in 2025.
China remains one of Namibia’s leading sources of foreign direct investment.
Five priority sectors are mineral beneficiation, renewable energy, agriculture, housing and digital infrastructure.
These are among the key sectors targeted for investment and technology transfer during the visit.
