Walvis Bay Salt Holdings plans to export about 200,000 tonnes of salt to Cameroon in 2026 under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Managing Director André Snyman told The Brief the company is already supplying clients in Cameroon and is looking to deepen its presence in the region, with Nigeria also identified as a key growth market.
He said regional distribution to neighbouring countries such as Zambia and Botswana continues to be serviced by road.
“We export to companies in Cameroon, including one of our key clients, and we expect to ship around 200,000 tonnes there this year under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Beyond Cameroon, we are also exploring export opportunities in Nigeria,” Snyman said.
The planned expansion builds on Namibia’s initial participation in AfCFTA, following the country’s first export under the agreement in 2025.
AfCFTA, a flagship African Union initiative, is designed to create a single continental market by reducing trade barriers, liberalising services and strengthening cooperation in areas such as investment and competition policy.
The agreement has been signed by 54 countries, with 46 having ratified it, and is supported by Namibia’s national implementation strategy covering the period 2022 to 2027.
The framework is aimed at unlocking access to a market of more than 1.3 billion people, with a combined GDP estimated at US$3.4 trillion, while improving trade flows, supporting industrial growth and enhancing competitiveness across African economies.
AfCFTA is projected to significantly boost intra-African trade and expand the continent’s economic output over the coming decades.
