The Ministry of Finance has implemented revised export levy rates for raw and processed animal skins, as part of broader policy reforms aimed at strengthening Namibia’s livestock sector and advancing domestic industrialisation.
Effective from 1 May 2025, the export levy on raw skins and hides has been reduced from 60% to 15%, while the levy on pickled skins has been lowered from 15% to 10%.
According to the Ministry, this move strikes a balance between encouraging local value addition and allowing producers to benefit from surplus export opportunities.
“This revision is intended to improve market flexibility, support revenue generation for producers and increase the global competitiveness of Namibia’s livestock products,” the ministry said.
The reform is part of a strategic effort to position Namibia’s livestock products more competitively in regional and international markets
“The Ministry aims to improve the competitiveness of Namibian livestock products in regional and international markets, enhance market access, and generate employment opportunities in rural and urban areas,” the ministry said.
