China wants to purchase up to 20,000 tonnes of Namibian beef monthly, far exceeding the southern African nation's current export capacity. Namibia ships roughly 8,000 tonnes of beef to the European Union each year, making Chinese demand more than double that annual figure.
Ministry of International Relations and Trade executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati stated that production limitations prevent Namibian suppliers from fulfilling such large orders. She emphasized that boosting output remains essential for the country to capitalize on market access agreements with major trading partners.
Namibia became Africa's first beef exporter to China in 2019. Shipments reached N$60 million in value by 2023, marking a 19.8 percent rise from the previous year.
Beef exports dropped by half in early 2025 compared with 2024 levels. The livestock industry is continuing to recover from drought conditions that strained production across the sector.
Ministry of International Relations and Trade executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati stated that production limitations prevent Namibian suppliers from fulfilling such large orders. She emphasized that boosting output remains essential for the country to capitalize on market access agreements with major trading partners.
Namibia became Africa's first beef exporter to China in 2019. Shipments reached N$60 million in value by 2023, marking a 19.8 percent rise from the previous year.
Beef exports dropped by half in early 2025 compared with 2024 levels. The livestock industry is continuing to recover from drought conditions that strained production across the sector.
