NAMICA remains the most affordable wholesaler in April 2026 with a basket total of N$ 1,253.97, maintaining its position Since February. followed by Windhoek C&C at N$ 1,275.40, Wecke & Voigts at N$ 1,282.30, and Metro at N$ 1,313.92. Wecke & Voigts recorded the biggest month-on-month improvement, dropping from most expensive (March) to third cheapest (April).
The overall price spread between the cheapest and most expensive basket stood at N$ 59.95, narrower than March’s N$ 73.47 gap, suggesting prices are converging across wholesalers.
| Product | Qty | Metro | Windhoek C&C | Wecke & Voigts | NAMICA |
| Cooking Oil | 5L | N$ 212.99 | N$ 169.95 | N$ 187.70 | N$ 179.99 |
| Top Score Maize Meal | 10kg | N$ 119.99 | N$ 115.50 | N$ 115.70 | N$ 113.00 |
| Marathon Sugar | 10kg | N$ 189.99 | N$ 189.95 | N$ 188.40 | N$ 185.00 |
| Chicken (Real Good/Kadila) | 4kg | N$ 219.99 | N$ 218.95 | N$ 220.50 | N$ 210.00 |
| Tastic Rice | 10kg | N$ 169.99 | N$ 178.95 | N$ 181.00 | N$ 179.99 |
| Macaroni Pasta (Polana) | 5kg | N$ 129.99 | N$ 133.95 | N$ 132.00 | N$ 124.99 |
| Long Life Milk (Nammilk) | 1L 6-pk | N$ 127.99 | N$ 126.20 | N$ 120.00 | N$ 124.00 |
| Wheat Flour (Bakpro/Bokomo) | 10kg | N$ 142.99 | N$ 141.95 | N$ 137.00 | N$ 137.00 |
| TOTAL BASKET (8 items) | N$ 1313.92 | N$ 1275.40 | N$ 1282.30 | N$ 1253.97 |
Item-Level Findings:
- NAMICA offers the cheapest prices on five of the eight items: Top Score Maize Meal (N$ 113.00), Sugar (N$ 185.00), Chicken (N$ 210.00), Macaroni Pasta (N$ 124.99), and ties on Wheat Flour (N$ 137.00) with Wecke & Voigts.
- Metro is the cheapest for Tastic Rice at N$ 169.99/10kg, which is N$ 11.01 cheaper than the next best (Windhoek C&C at N$ 178.95).
- Wecke & Voigts offers the cheapest Long Life Milk (N$ 120.00 for 6-pack) and ties for cheapest Wheat Flour (N$ 137.00 alongside NAMICA).
- Windhoek C&C is cheapest on Cooking Oil (N$ 169.95/5L) N$ 10.04 less than NAMICA and N$ 43.04 less than Metro.
- Metro is the most expensive overall (N$ 1,313.92), particularly costly for Cooking Oil (N$ 212.99).
- Wecke & Voigts was previously the most expensive in March but has made meaningful price improvements, particularly on pasta and flour, dropping to third place in April.
MONTH-ON-MONTH COMPARISON (MARCH vs APRIL 2026)
| Metro | Windhoek C&C | Wecke & Voigts | NAMICA | |
| March 2026 Basket Total | N$ 1305.92 | N$ 1285.27 | N$ 1314.40 | N$ 1240.93 |
| April 2026 Basket Total | N$ 1313.92 | N$ 1275.40 | N$ 1282.30 | N$ 1253.97 |
| Month-on-Month Change | +N$ 8.00 | N$ -9.87 | N$ -32.10 | +N$ 13.04 |
| April 2026 Rank | 4th | 2nd | 3rd | 1st |
Wecke & Voigts recorded the most significant month-on-month improvement, with its basket dropping by N$ 32.10 (-2.5%). This is the most notable shift of the month and warrants tracking in May to determine whether it reflects a sustained pricing strategy or a short-term promotional movement. Windhoek C&C also improved, down N$ 9.87. NAMICA’s basket edged up by N$ 13.04 (+1.0%), while Metro increased modestly by N$ 8.00.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
NAMICA remains the most cost-effective wholesaler for bulk grocery purchases in April 2026, sustaining its position from the previous month across the majority of staple items. While there are opportunities for marginal savings through splitting purchases across wholesalers, the relatively small price differences particularly between NAMICA, Windhoek C&C, and Wecke & Voigts mean that most buyers will benefit more from the convenience of purchasing from a single wholesaler than from managing multiple stops.
