By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has loaded and shipped the final consignment of beef to Norway on 08 October 2025 as part of its commitments to supply the European country with beef.
The final loading marks the full utilisation of the 1,200-tonne Norwegian quota, a critical market for Namibia’s beef sector. The meat processor provided the update last week Friday.
The Norwegian market has long been one of Meatco’s most profitable export destinations, consistently contributing more than 20% of the corporation’s turnover. Under the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) Agreement with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Namibia enjoys duty-free trade concessions with Norway.
“These preferential arrangements allow for optimal returns, ensuring the benefits of full quota utilisation extend to Namibian producers and the broader national economy,” shared Meatco in the update.
To fulfill the 2025 allocation, Meatco shipped a total of 45 loads, equating to 1,153.5 tonnes of beef. This is the application of Norway’s quota conversion requirements under the Regulations on Distribution of Quotas on Agricultural Goods (2020). Commenting on the Norway beef export quota fulfillment, Albertus Aochamub, interim chief executive officer of Meatco, indicated that Norway remains a strategic market for Namibian beef.
Moreover, meeting the quota commitment highlights the corporation’s operational resilience and ability to derive returns for the producers.
“Norway remains a cornerstone of Meatco’s marketing strategy and a trusted partner for Namibia’s world-class beef. Successfully fulfilling this year’s quota reflects not only our operational resilience, but also our commitment to ensuring optimal returns for producers and sustainable growth for the national economy,” Aochamub explained.
He stated that Meatco values the long-standing confidence of the Norwegian clients, and will continue to foster partnerships that deliver competitive and profitable outcomes for all stakeholders.
As of the end of August 2025, Meatco has slaughtered more than 25,000 animals from the South and the North of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, budgeting to slaughter 75,000 cattle for the financial year ending January 2026.
