Livestock prices show stability and growth
Chamwe Kaira
The Livestock Producers’ Organisation (LPO) has released its latest report on livestock price trends for the period January to June, showing a generally positive outlook across most categories.
The report, compiled from data from abattoirs, auctions, and international benchmarks, highlights price movements in Namibia’s livestock sector. Namibian cattle prices remained firm in the first half of 2025. Slaughter prices for A2/3, B2/3, and C2/3 grade carcasses showed slight upward movements with minimal monthly volatility. Cow categories, both lean and fat, also maintained stable prices throughout the reporting period.
Cattle auction prices for weaners and tollies reflected slight increases due to a reduced supply of cattle at auctions, driven by herd rebuilding. In the first six months of 2025, weaner prices averaged N$29.69/kg, up from N$24.62/kg during the same period last year. Tollie prices averaged N$35.94/kg, a 22.03% increase from N$29.45/kg in the first half of 2024.
Sheep prices climbed steadily from January through June, with peak values seen at the end of the period. Auction prices for goats remained strong, continuing to outpace previous years and indicating improved demand. The LPO reported that small stock prices are on a healthy upward trend.
In the milk market, prices remained largely stable, with small increases due to general cost pressures and seasonal consumption trends. In the pork sector, Namibia’s ceiling price remained fixed at N$51.03/kg.
Namibian A2 lamb prices remain competitive internationally. Compared to international benchmarks, Namibian A2 lamb carcass prices held up well against those in Uruguay, South Africa, and Australia. Namibian A2 prices averaged N$91.90/kg during the first half of the year, a 22.79% increase from N$74.84/kg last year.
Similarly, the Australian EYCI (Eastern Young Cattle Indicator) and ESTLI (Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator) have been increasing since late 2023 due to supply constraints. ESTLI prices surged in June due to higher demand in both domestic and export markets.
“Prices are expected to remain on an upward trend throughout winter until new-season lambs arrive,” the LPO said.
