Livestock sales in Namibia increased by 34.4% in February 2026 compared to January, with a total of 91,620 animals marketed during the month, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).
The strong monthly growth follows a 13.4% increase recorded in January. On a year-on-year basis, the livestock marketed composite index rose by 14.0%.
Cattle sales to export-approved abattoirs and butchers recorded steady growth, with the index rising by 36.0% in February after a 28.0% increase in January. Compared to the same period last year, the index was up slightly by 0.8%.
A total of 11,725 cattle were marketed to export-approved abattoirs and butchers in February, up from 8,624 in January and slightly higher than the 11,630 recorded in February 2025.
Exports of live cattle saw the sharpest increase. The index for cattle exported on hoof rose by 79.9% in February, reversing a 9.7% decline in January. On a yearly basis, it increased by 34.1%.
In volume terms, 6,047 live cattle were exported during the month, up from 3,361 in January and higher than the 4,510 recorded a year earlier.
Small stock also recorded strong gains. The index for small stock exported to approved abattoirs and butchers increased by 19.4% in February, following a 12.4% rise in January. Compared to the same period last year, the index surged by 355.2%.
A total of 14,202 small stock were marketed to certified exporters and butchers in February. Of these, 14,194 were sourced from south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, while only eight came from the north.
Live exports of small stock also increased, with the index rising by 21.0% in February after a 4.9% decline in January. On a yearly basis, the index was up by 78.8%.
Export volumes were also higher, exceeding the 45,913 animals exported in January and significantly above the 31,069 recorded in February 2025.
In contrast, pig slaughtering declined during the month. The pigs slaughtered index dropped by 6.5% in February, following a 9.2% decrease in January. However, on a year-on-year basis, it increased slightly by 2.7%.
A total of 4,088 pigs were slaughtered locally in February, down from 4,372 in January but slightly higher than the 3,981 recorded in February last year.
