Namibia’s small stock exports to approved abattoirs and butchers increased sharply in June 2025, rising by 36.4% month-on-month to 12,309 animals, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). This follows an 18.5% decline recorded in May.
On an annual basis, exports grew by 33.4%. Of the total animals exported, 12,298 were sourced from south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, with only 11 originating from the north.
“On a yearly basis, the index recorded an increase of 33.4% and in absolute terms, a total of 12,309 small stocks were sold to export-approved abattoirs and butchers in June 2025. Of this total, 12,298 of small stock were sourced from South of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (S-VCF), while only 11 came from the North of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (N-VCF),” the NSA said.
The Index for Live Small Stock Export rose by 4.1% in June, recovering from a 10.9% decline in May. However, on a yearly comparison, the index dropped by 46.4%.
Pig slaughtering also showed an upward trend. The Pigs Slaughtered Index increased by 1.7% in June, slower than the 3.5% growth in May. On an annual basis, the index rose by 15.4%.
“In June 2025, a total of 4,458 pigs were slaughtered locally, an increase from 4,383 pigs slaughtered in May 2025 and 3,862 pigs slaughtered in the same month of 2024,” the NSA noted.
The Livestock Marketed Composite Index increased by 1.8% month-on-month, reversing the 0.2% decline recorded in May. Year-on-year, the index fell by 47.3%.
“In absolute terms, a total of 81,855 livestock were marketed in June 2025, up from 75,964 in May 2025. However, this represents a decline when compared to 141,721 animals marketed in June 2024,” the agency said.
Cattle exports, however, showed mixed results. The Cattle Export to Approved Abattoirs and Butchers Index fell by 2.6% in June, compared with a 4.2% increase in May. On an annual basis, the index contracted by 43%.
Meanwhile, the Index for Live Cattle Exported on Hoof rose by 23% in June, reversing the 11.2% drop recorded in May. Despite this monthly growth, the index fell by 72.2% compared with June 2024.
