- 70% of the Namibian population depends on agricultural activities for livelihood, mostly in the subsistence sector.
- Agriculture contributes 5.1 % of the GDP of which 70 percent represents the output of the livestock sub - sector.
- The sub-sector has potential to increase value addition, to create jobs and income and export opportunities, enhance food security and reduce dependence on imports.
- Namibian livestock farming is productive and export-led.
- Between 2012 and 2013 the number of animals sold doubled from 92,729 to 182,673.
- Beef accounts for the largest share of the sector and its export is expected to increase, as they have been green-lighted to enter new markets since 2016 (United States, China).
- In 2019, Namibia exported about 12,400 metric tonnes of meat to Norway, Britain, the European Union and Chinese markets.
- In 2020 Namibia became the first African country to export red meat to the United States
- Namibian meat is well renowned for its world-class commercial meat industry that pursues international standards and Halaal compliance.