Namibia has officially opened its market to fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry imports from the United States. The move, effective from July 1, allows U.S. exporters to access a market estimated at $15 million in value, giving a major boost to American poultry producers.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins welcomed the announcement, stating, “The announcement today is a win for farmers, a win for exporters, and a win for freedom-loving nations who want access to safe, high-quality U.S. food.”
The agreement also includes the removal of restrictive export and transit permit requirements for processed poultry, restoring a trade route that had previously been hindered by regulatory barriers.
Namibia’s recognition of the United States’ food safety standards, including the rigorous inspections conducted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, was noted as a strong endorsement of the American agricultural system. According to Secretary Rollins, it reaffirms the USDA’s global reputation for ensuring food safety, quality, and affordability.
The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) expressed its support for the development, highlighting that the agreement also reestablishes poultry transit through Namibia to other African markets.
USAPEEC President and CEO Greg Tyler called it “a meaningful win for the entire U.S. poultry industry,” adding, “We are grateful for Secretary Rollins’ leadership and the USDA’s persistent efforts to eliminate barriers and grow global demand for American poultry.”
He emphasized that the achievement reflects the benefits of prioritizing U.S. agriculture and pointed to the value of removing bureaucratic obstacles and fostering international partnerships.
USAPEEC reaffirmed its commitment to working with the USDA to maintain and expand international market access, ensuring that high-quality U.S. poultry and egg products continue to reach consumers worldwide.
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