Namibia's meat exports surpass N$1.4 billion in first five months of 2026
Namibia reported meat exports totaling N$1.43 billion in the first five months of 2026, signaling a robust agricultural sector. Government officials noted that this performance, alongside growth in mining and energy, is helping to rebalance the country's trade position.
Why it matters
Strong export figures indicate economic resilience and progress toward Namibia's goals of industrialization and value-added economic growth.
NAMIBIA exported meat worth N$1.43 billion during the first five months of this year, underscoring the continued resilience of the country’s agricultural export sector.
The figures were announced by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, during the Mid-Year Diplomatic Briefing in Windhoek. The briefing outlined key policy developments, trade performance, bilateral and multilateral engagements, as well as Namibia’s position on selected regional and global issues.
According to Ashipala-Musavyi, Namibia’s export performance remained strong during the first five months of 2026. She revealed that ores, slag and ash continued to dominate exports, accounting for 29.6% of total exports, followed by precious stones and metals, which made up 26.1%, while fish and crustaceans contributed 14.3%.
She said the strong export performance, together with lower import levels, had significantly improved Namibia’s trade balance.
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