Sheep slaughter declines by 40% at local abattoirs

The number of sheep slaughtered at export abattoirs increased by 5.10% on a year-to-year basis, while local abattoirs saw a decline of 39.4% in slaughtering.This is according to the monthly Market Watch of Livestock and Livestock Products (LLPB) report, which said live sheep exports increased on a year-to-year basis by 4.26% from 81 054 heads exported in April last year to 84 510 during April this year.“The sheep marketing was driven by an increase in sheep live exports during the period under review,” the LLPB said.It said the majority (99.66%) of live exports were destined for South Africa, followed by Botswana (0.32%) and Angola (0.02%).“The South African market continues to be Namibia’s biggest export destination for sheep.”Goat exportsMeanwhile, overall exports of live goats increased to 8.58% on a year-to-year basis in April.A total of 8 644 live goats were exported in April this year, marking a 5.79% decrease on a month-on-month basis.“This shows a notable decrease in live exports compared to March 2024.”South Africa made up 95.23% of the total live goat exports, followed by Angola at 4.28% and Botswana at 0.49%.Pigs, porkWith regards to the pork sector, a total of 4 147 pigs were slaughtered during April this year, representing an increase of 13.46% on a yearly basis from the previous number of 3 655 heads slaughtered in April 2023.The LLPB said during the first quarter of 2024, the slaughter numbers exhibited a general positive trend, with the pork ceiling price remaining fixed and being among the highest in the benchmark.A total of 4 147 pigs were slaughtered at Mariental and Halooli abattoirs during April 2024.“This shows an increase of 13.46% on a year-to-year basis.”During the period under review, the Mariental and Halooli abattoirs slaughtered 2 674 and 1 263 pigs, respectively.Pork offal made up 55% of total pork imports, followed by cooked pork and uncooked processed pork, which accounted for 21%, pork cuts at 13%, and pork carcasses, which took up 11%, on a year-to-date basis.During April this year, the imports of cooked pork, uncooked processed pork and pork carcasses decreased by 45.78% and 52.20%, respectively, on a month-to-month basis.The pork ceiling price in Namibia was still fixed at N$51.03/kg in an effort to lessen the negative effects of the falling Red Meat Abattoir Association&#039;s pork price, which is currently used as the benchmark price.

Sheep slaughter declines by 40% at local abattoirs

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-16

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