Year-on-year, sheep marketing surged by 69.3% to 62 136 heads in February 2026, compared with the same month in 2025, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia.
Of the marketed sheep, live exports recorded a substantial year‐on‐year increase of 96.7% to 47,838 head by the end of February 2026.
South Africa absorbed 100% of the live exports.
Year-on-year slaughter activities for sheep at export abattoirs also rose sharply by 61.0%, recording 7,946 head, while local abattoirs recorded a 14.9% decline to 6,352 head during the review period.
The average producer price for sheep stood at N$64.09/kg in February 2026, up N$2.56/kg from the 2025 average of N$61.53/kg.
The Board has noted that the sheep sector is primarily export-oriented, with South Africa being the most dependable market, offering favourable price incentives.
