Buy Namibian food and natural products from verified producers
Namibia exports processed meat, beverages and specialty foods to the region and indigenous natural products, devil's claw, marula oil and Kalahari melon seed oil, to European herbal, cosmetic and food buyers. We verify producers' certification and permits and source at 4% of the FOB value.
What Namibia supplies
| Products | Devil's claw (dried slices and extract), marula, Kalahari melon seed and Ximenia oils, processed meat, beverages, sauces, snacks |
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| Season | Devil's claw harvest April to October under permit; marula fruit February to April; processed foods year-round |
| Minimum order | Drums or pallets for oils; part or full containers for devil's claw and packaged foods |
| Packaging | Bulk bags for dried material, drums and jerrycans for oils, retail packs for foods |
| Ports and terms | FOB Walvis Bay, CIF European ports, air freight for samples and small lots |
| Lead time | Contract before the harvest for natural products; one to four weeks for stocked foods |
| Certification | Organic (EU, USDA), FairWild, Fairtrade, certificates of analysis; health and NSI certificates for foods |
| Compliance | Harvest and export permits for indigenous plants; access and benefit-sharing agreements for product development |
How the price is formed
Natural products are priced per kilogram or litre by active content, quality parameters and certification. Foods are priced per carton by product and pack. Certification premiums partly flow back to harvesters and keep supply reliable. Indicative prices are shared with each enquiry.
What we verify before you pay
- Harvest and export permits from the environment ministry for indigenous plant products
- Organic, FairWild or Fairtrade certificates checked with the certifier
- Certificates of analysis from an independent laboratory
- Food establishment registration and health certificates
- A previous consignment's documents and origin certificate
How sourcing through Chrimson works
Send the specification, volume, Incoterm and timing. We match verified Namibian suppliers, share documented offers, and run the export paperwork for every consignment. Our fee is 4% of the FOB shipment value, invoiced when the export documents are handed over. Send a buyer enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Is Namibia the main source of devil's claw?
Yes. Namibia supplies most of the world's devil's claw, wild-harvested by rural communities under a permit system and exported mainly to European extract manufacturers.
Can I buy certified organic marula oil?
Yes. Several producers and cooperatives supply cold-pressed marula oil with organic certification to international cosmetic brands. We verify the certificate with the certifier.
Do I need a benefit-sharing agreement?
If you are developing a product from Namibian genetic resources, Namibia's access and benefit-sharing law and the Nagoya Protocol apply. Buying a raw material for an existing product usually does not require one, but ask before you develop.
When should I contract devil's claw?
Before the harvest opens in April, so the exporter can organise harvesters and permits for your volume.