A comparison of selected bulk grocery items across wholesalers shows that NAMICA recorded the most affordable basket in March 2026, with a total of N$1,240.93.
This was followed by Windhoek C & C at N$1,285.27, Metro at N$1,305.92, and Wecke & Voigts, which recorded the highest basket at N$1,314.40. The overall price difference between the cheapest and most expensive wholesalers stood at N$73.47.
NAMICA’s lower basket was largely driven by competitive pricing in key staples such as Tastic rice (N$168.99), macaroni pasta (N$118.99) and sugar (N$179.99). The wholesaler also remained competitive in milk, offering one of the lowest prices for the 6-pack.
Windhoek C & C performed well across selected items, particularly cooking oil (N$171.95) and wheat flour (N$135.99), helping to keep its basket relatively close to NAMICA.
Metro, while slightly higher overall, remained competitive in items such as Top Score maize meal (N$116.99) and milk (N$119.99).
Wecke & Voigts recorded the highest basket, largely due to higher prices in several items including wheat flour (N$157.50) and milk (N$130.80), despite offering relatively competitive pricing in maize meal and chicken.
Best Price per Item – March 2026
Basket Optimization
If a buyer were to source each item from the cheapest available wholesaler, rather than purchasing from a single wholesaler, the total basket would come to approximately N$1,225.50.
This is N$15.43 cheaper than NAMICA’s basket, which is already the lowest overall. The additional savings are mainly driven by sourcing items such as cooking oil and wheat flour from Windhoek C & C, and maize meal from Wecke & Voigts, while purchasing most other staples from NAMICA.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
Overall, NAMICA emerged as the most cost-effective wholesaler for bulk grocery purchases in March 2026, supported by strong pricing across key staple items. While there are opportunities for marginal savings through splitting purchases across wholesalers, the relatively small price differences suggest that most buyers may benefit more from convenience by purchasing from a single wholesaler.
