Savanna Beef says it has not yet decided whether it will apply for a share of Namibia’s 1,600-tonne Norwegian beef quota for 2026, following a call by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) for new entrants to apply.
Savanna Beef Board Chairperson Mecki Schneider told The Brief the company had not made a decision regarding the Norwegian quota but would consider it in due course.
“We haven’t made a decision yet, but we’ll have a look at it,” he said.
The quota will be valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.
“The quota will be awarded to eligible organisations (organisations approved for beef production and export to Norway) and is valid for the period beginning 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. New entrants that meet requirements are encouraged to apply,” the LLPBN said.
For 2025, Meatco received the majority of the Norwegian quota, securing 1,200 tonnes, while BeefCor received 400 tonnes.
Meatco has been the main supplier of Namibian beef to Norway over the years, delivering 10,400 tonnes between 2013 and 2020 under a Cabinet directive.
Savanna Beef recently completed its first trial slaughter at its new processing facility in August as the plant nears completion.
Namibia and Botswana share an annual 3,200-tonne beef export quota to Norway under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) and the trade agreement between the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
The quota is divided equally between the two countries and remains a key and lucrative market for their beef industries.
