Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness; Other Requirements * All shipments must be accompanied by a Namibian Import Permit. To date, only 33 countries worldwide have been approved to export meat to the US. Box 3881 Windhoek, Namibia Controls for the import of meat from Namibia to SA In turn, these cashflows indicate Namibia’s strong competitive advantages under the gems and precious metals category. DURING the 2017 financial year, Namibia exported 85% of its meat industry products, realising N$2 billion. In 2001, it changed its name to Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco). We serve niche markets locally and internationally with premium quality products that are traceable from the farm all the way to the fork. Namibia stated that, if approved, its immediate intent was to export boneless (not ground) raw beef products such as primal cuts, chuck, blade, and beef trimmings to the United States. The value that the Namibian livestock and meat industry contributed last year was estimated at N$3.9 billion, while its estimated contribution to the GDP is 3.6%. In 2003, following a EU ban on Namibian meat imports, Meatco had to return 17 containers of fresh meat to Africa. This is according to figures released by the Meat Board of Namibia that says the country has about 2.8 million cattle, 2 million sheep, 1.9 million goats and 300 000 pigs. Importation of animals and animal products into Namibia. WINHOEK, Namibia (Reuters) —Namibia became the first African country to export red meat to the United States after it sent 25 tonnes of beef to … Meatco is a meat processing and marketing entity. A final ruling from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service published on July 13 adds Namibia to the list of countries eligible to export meat and meat products to the United States. It is an export approved abattoir that caters for both the Namibian and South African Lamb, Mutton & Beef market. Meatco is a meat processing and marketing entity. As explained in the proposed rule, in 2002 and again in 2005, the government of Namibia requested approval to export meat (beef) products to the United States. The importer is required to apply for and obtain a veterinary import permit from the Import and Export Control Office in Windhoek. Natural Namibian Meat Producers (NNMP) Based in the Kalahari region of Namibia, the abattoir has a capacity to process 1200 lambs per day. A land known for its variety, Namibia provides the world with a diverse range of products including: the highest quality gemstones, the widest range of seafood, premium meat products, beer brewed according to ancient purity laws in the German "Reinheitsgebot" tradition , exquisite suede and soft leather and an assortment of hand-crafted chocolates. The state-owned meat firm Meatco, Namibia, sent a shipment of 25 tonnes of beef to Philadelphia on Wednesday, and the Southern African nation is set to export 860 tonnes of various beef cuts in 2020 to the United States, rising to 5,000 tonnes by 2025. JOHANNESBURG - Namibia became the first African country to export red meat to the United States after it sent 25 tonnes of beef to Philadelphia, following … ... Meat Corporation of Namibia Ltd. P.O.

Importation of animal products for own use from the FMD Free areas (without vaccination) of Namibia. The United States is the world’s biggest red meat … Namibia is preparing to export 860 tons of beef to the U.S. this year, then increase the deliveries to 5,000 tons by 2025. Namibia’s import and export environment is trader friendly. Opportunities. Namibia became the first African country to export red meat to the United States after it sent 25 tonnes of beef to Philadelphia, following two decades of haggling over safety regulations and logistics.