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Botswana

Botswana’s meat industry has been constantly developing since the country gained its independence in 1966, and it now exports around 10,000MT of beef a year.

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Namibia

The meat industry in Namibia has developed a lot in recent years, and the country is now focusing on the export market, particularly to the EU.

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South Africa

South Africa produces 85% of its meat requirements, with 15% imported from Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Australia, New Zealand and the EU.

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