


The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated to regulate controlled horticultural (fruit and vegetable) products imported into Namibia, in accordance with the Agronomic Industry Act 20 of 1992. This is also done in line with the Market Share Promotion (MSP) scheme, aimed at stimulating local production and trade of horticultural products in Namibia, as a growth at home strategy implemented by the NAB.
Therefore, due to a noticeable widespread increase in importation of primary processed fruit and vegetable products that can be easily produced in Namibia using raw materials sourced locally, the NAB Board resolution no.1-2020/ P9/17 approved the following measures to be implemented, with effect from 01 August 2020.
1. Importation of fresh/chilled – cut fruit and vegetable products
2. Importation of frozen fruit and vegetable products
Therefore all import permits for fresh/chilled – cut and frozen fruit and vegetable products will be issued per consignment and subject to a validity period of 90 days. However, importation of fresh/chilled – cut fruit and vegetables will not be allowed during the close border period. Furthermore, each permit issued for these product categories must be accompanied with a supplier invoice indicating the kilograms and monetary value of the specific products being imported.
Importers/traders of all fresh/chilled- cut and frozen fruit and vegetable products are advised to comply with the regulatory requirements. As from 01 August 2020, the NAB Inspectors will randomly inspect all cooler trucks carrying fresh produce, and any non-compliance will be handled in terms of the existing punitive measures for illegal importation.
For further enquiries, contact Ms. Emilie Abraham (Manager: Horticulture Market Development) at telephone no: +26461 379500 email at Emilie.Abraham@nab.com.na