Namibia’s domestic poultry sector is on track for a notable expansion, with local production projected to climb significantly as the nation moves into late 2026. Data released by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia indicates that local production is forecast to rise by 13.81% to approximately 3.81 million kilograms in August 2026, building upon the 3.35 million kg produced in July.
This upward trajectory is driven by expanded output across several high-demand poultry lines. While whole and half birds accounted for 241,605 kg of July’s yield, specialized cuts dominated the market. Individually quick frozen (IQF) and nine-piece cuts comprised 2.39 million kg or 71.35% of total output, with further gains anticipated in breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and offal.
“Local poultry product production totaled approximately 3.35 million kg in July 2026, with other chicken cuts, including IQF and 9-piece cuts, accounting for the largest share of production at 2.39 million kg (71.35%),” noted the Board. “Production is forecast to increase by 13.81% to approximately 3.81 million kg in August 2026, with notable increases expected in breasts, thighs, drumsticks and other offal products.”
The supply surge reflects a steady rise in processing volume. July saw 2.15 million chickens marketed across the country a 19.83% increase year-on-year and a 0.42% edge over June with 100% of marketed birds directed to domestic slaughter facilities. This heightened supply led to softer producer returns; the average chicken carcass price fell to N$29.96 per kg in July, marking a 6.24% decline month-on-month and an 11.35% drop compared to July 2025.
“The combination of higher slaughter volumes and lower carcass prices points to increased domestic poultry availability during the review period,” the report highlighted.
In contrast to the expanding poultry meat volumes, egg production experienced a brief contraction in July. Local producers marketed 10.35 million eggs, representing a 6.59% drop from June and a 2.41% decline year-on-year. Despite the monthly dip, broader market fundamentals remain robust: cumulative production from January to July 2026 reached 72.65 million units, standing 15.37% higher than the same period in 2025.
Tighter July supplies pushed the overall average egg price up to N2.52perunit and 11.503.00 each, followed by extra-large at N2.98, largest N2.78, medium at N2.30, and jumbo at N1.54.
“Prices for small eggs increased sharply from N1.01/unit in June to N3.00/unit in July, while large and extra-large egg prices increased to N2.78/unit and N2.98/ unit, respectively,” the report stated.
Meanwhile, the dairy segment delivered mixed performance indicators. Raw milk production rebounded to 1.50 million liters in July, reflecting a 9.84% increase over June levels, though output remained 7.30% lower than in July 2025. Farmgate pricing remained steady, with the average milk producer price holding firm at N6.69 per liter, fully in line with the established N6.70 bench mark.
