USDA announces expanded poultry access to Namibian market
US products gain access as Namibia eases import restrictions
3 July 2025
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By: US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that Namibia will now allow imports of fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry from the United States. The decision is expected to open a market valued at approximately $15 million for American poultry producers, according to a news release from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“This agreement creates new opportunities for US poultry exporters and reflects Namibia’s confidence in our food safety standards,” said Secretary Rollins.
In addition to approving new product categories, Namibian authorities have removed certain export and transit permit requirements for processed poultry products. These changes reopen a previously restricted channel for US exporters.
Namibia’s acceptance of US food safety standards, including oversight by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), reinforces the international standing of the US food inspection system. FSIS ensures that exported poultry products meet rigorous safety and wholesomeness standards.
This market access development is part of broader USDA efforts to expand agricultural exports. Secretary Rollins has recently led trade discussions in the United Kingdom and Italy, and is scheduled to visit Japan, Vietnam, India, Peru, and Brazil in the coming months. Additional USDA trade missions in 2025 include the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mexico.
