By: Ludorf Iyambo

 

Namibia has spent N$142 million on fruit imports in just nine months (April-December 2022), presenting a significant opportunity for local farmers and investors.

Tangeni Hangula, a fruit development officer from the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), revealed these import expenditure figures during a meeting with crop producers and tree seedling suppliers in the north-central production zone.

Hangula highlighted that the import expenditure was primarily for six types of fruits: apples, bananas, citrus, mangoes, avocados, and pawpaws.

Apples alone accounted for an import value of N$54.1 million, with 7,320.89 tons imported. Bananas followed, totaling N$40.4 million in imports, with 4,693.01 tons imported and no local production.

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