New Rules for Poultry Imports
Almost all poultry products entering the country are now capped by a quota. Photo Mark Stebnicki/Pexels

New Rules for Poultry Imports

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) has officially changed the rules for importing and exporting poultry. Effective April 1, 2026, the government has cancelled previous import restrictions and replaced them with a new "Market Share" system that requires all traders to operate under strict quotas.



This change follows the repeal of Government Notice No. 54 of 2020. According to Acting CEO Gol

iath Tujendapi, the new framework known as the Poultry Market Share Promotion Scheme (PMSS) is now a mandatory condition for obtaining any poultry trade permit in Namibia.


Mandatory Requirements for Traders

The new system is not a suggestion; it is a legal requirement under the Livestock and Livestock Products Act. The LLPBN has laid out four critical steps that all importers and producers must follow immediately:

  • Strict Import Quotas: Almost all poultry products entering the country are now capped by a quota. Only specific products explicitly cleared by the LLPBN Board are exempt.
  • New Permit Process: A valid import permit from the LLPBN is required for every shipment. These will only be granted to those who stay within their assigned quota.
  • Compulsory Registration: Importers can no longer bring in goods without a "producer number." To get one, businesses must register with the LLPBN and follow new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Local Producer Enrollment: Namibian farmers who want to be part of the promotion scheme must register their interest and prove their facilities meet national veterinary and health standards.


Health and Safety Standards

The Board made it clear that while the trade rules have shifted, safety standards have not been lowered. All poultry must still comply with the Animal Health Act. This includes obtaining veterinary import permits, passing quality controls, and paying all standard government levies.


The LLPBN is urging any producers or traders who are unsure of their status to contact their Windhoek headquarters immediately. The Board is located at the Agricultural Boards Building, 30 David Hosea Meroro Road.


For direct inquiries, stakeholders can call 061 275 840 or email the team at info@nammic.com.na. These new regulations are now in full effect, and non-compliance may lead to delays or the rejection of import applications.