AGRICULTURE SECTOR
AGRICULTURE IN NAMIBIA
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Agriculture is at the center of the Namibian economy, Directly and indirectly impacting over 70% of the Namibian population. The Agriculture Industry contributes 7.7% to the GDP of Namibia.
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The first African country that exports beef to the China, the EU and USA.
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Namibia's agricultural sector is still underdeveloped
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Enhancing the agricultural sector in Namibia is among the key objectives within the Namibia Vision 2020 framework.
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Enhancing the agricultural sector in Namibia also aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 13, SDG 15 and SDG 17.
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Agricultural development in Namibia has the potential to promote economic growth, food security, and sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and communities.
Livestock
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Only country in Africa exporting beef to China and USA
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Mutton and Chevon export to China protocol signed
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Meat industry is valued at approx. US$ 454 million
Blueberries
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First production in 2020
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71 ha in production
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Main exports to EU, SA, Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia
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Export - US$ 998k (2023)
Grapes
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Established sector over many years
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2,158 ha in production
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Main exports to EU, UK, UAE, Malaysia
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Export - US$73 million (2023)
Dates
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595.5 ha in production
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Main exports to RSA, UAE, UK, Far East
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Export - dry and fresh at US$ 8.6 million (2023)
Vegetables
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Main export to South Africa and Angola
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Export - 500k and US$ 19 million 2 (2023)