Cattle exports declined by 70% in June compared to 2024

The number of cattle marketed in June this year declined from 36 902 last year to 15 938, which is a 56.81% on a year-on-year basis.On a year-on-year basis, live exports were 70.7% lower than observed in June last year. According to the Monthly Market Watch Report for June by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB), the majority of live cattle exports were absorbed by the South African market (98.32%) during June. Lower quantities were absorbed by Botswana (1.06%) and Angola (0.62%).The LLPB said that weaner auction prices increased by 12.04% from N$24.91/kg in June 2024 to N$27.91/kg in June this year, although they decreased by 8.40% on a month-on-month basis. “During June 2025, slaughter oxen carcass prices decreased by 5.26% compared to May 2025.” The all-grade carcass price decreased by 3.08%, from N$69.27/kg recorded in May this year to N$67.14/kg in June 2025.Sheep marketing and abattoir activity decline significantlyIn the sheep sector, the total marketing of sheep decreased by 33.67%, from 91,356 sheep marketed in June 2024 to 60,599 sheep marketed during June this year. Live exports decreased by 35.92% on a year-on-year basis. Furthermore, the LLPB said that the export abattoir performance decreased by 0.73% year-on-year, while B and C class abattoir slaughtering also decreased by 39.83%, from 7,934 sheep slaughtered during June 2024 to 4,774 sheep slaughtered in June this year.It said that the majority of live sheep exports were destined for South Africa (99.46%), followed by Botswana (0.36%), Swaziland (0.15%), and Angola (0.03%).Goat marketing falls while South Africa remains key marketWith regard to the goat sector, the total marketing of goats decreased by 29.28%, from 15,518 goats marketed in June 2024 to 10,974 marketed during June this year. The LLPB said that during the period under review, 10,951 goats were exported live compared to 15,066 exported in June 2024. This represented a decrease of 27.31% on a year-on-year basis and a 7.15% decline monthly. Exports to South Africa made up 98.1% of total live goat exports, followed by Botswana with 1.00%, Zimbabwe with 0.59%, Swaziland with 0.17%, and Angola at 0.14%.Pig slaughtering sees positive growthFurthermore, during June this year, 4,458 pigs were slaughtered, recording an increase of 15.43% on a year-on-year basis. On a month-to-month basis, pigs slaughtered increased by 1.71% from the previous number of 4,383 heads slaughtered during May 2025. The LLPB said that during the review period, six pigs were exported live to Angola.“During the period under review, the Mariental and Halooli abattoirs slaughtered 2,851 and 1,300 pigs, respectively.”According to the LLPB, the Namibian pork-ceiling price (PCP) under the Pork Scheme is N$51.03/kg. The PCP is fixed to lessen the negative effects of the falling Red Meat Abattoir Association in South Africa (RMAA) pork price, which is used as a benchmark. The calculated ceiling price increased slightly by 0.50% during June 2025. However, the calculated PCP is currently not in use. South African (RMAA) pork prices increased from N$32.36/kg recorded during May 2025 to N$32.56/kg in June 2025.You said:

Cattle exports declined by 70% in June compared to 2024

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