February Imports Changes: Cabbage and Green Peppers Closed
Watermelon and sweet melon imports open fully in February after being banned throughout January. Beetroot also moves to unrestricted status from January's 50% limitation.
Cabbage shifts from 30% permitted imports to completely closed, while green peppers follow the same pattern, moving from 30% to closed. Both products will have no imports allowed in February.
Round tomatoes change from closed to 50% permitted imports. Carrots also shift from closed to 50% allowance.
Lettuce (iceberg) increases from 15% to 50% permitted imports, while spinach moves from 30% to 50%.
Sweet potato allowances increase from 30% to 40%. Gem squash changes from 30% throughout January to 50% for February 1-15 only, then closes for
the remainder of the month.
No changes
Products remaining closed in both months include butternut, English cucumber, pumpkin, jam tomato, and sweetcorn. Colored peppers stay at 15% restriction.
Onions, washed potatoes, and cocktail tomatoes remain unrestricted in both months, subject to the 47% Market Share Promotion requirement.
The February restrictions run from February 1-28, 2026. The NAB notice was signed by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Fidelis Mwazi.
