Namibian border closed for fresh produce imports except washed potatoes

Published 2021년 6월 21일

Tridge summary

The Agronomic Board of Namibia (ABN) has imposed a ban on the import of ten fresh produce lines for June 2021, with the exception of washed potatoes and gem squash. The prohibited items include beetroot, butternut, English cucumber, green and colored pepper, onion, pumpkin, sweet potato, and round and jam tomato. This ban is aimed at protecting local production and to ensure sufficient supply for the local market and exports. The border is open for imports of carrots, watermelons, and lettuce (iceberg) on a pro-rata basis, while washed potatoes, gem squash, sweet melon, and sweet corn can be imported in full. However, the local market currently has a surplus of washed potatoes, watermelon, and sweet corn.

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Original content

This week, the Agronomic Board of Namibia has banned the import of ten fresh produce lines for this month, except washed potatoes and gem squash. The ABN claims that no imports will be allowed for the following 11 fresh products: beetroot, butternut, English cucumber, green pepper, colored pepper, onion, pumpkin, sweet potato, and round and jam tomato for the month of June 2021. An import restriction on cabbage was only imposed for the first two weeks of June. The border closure for the month means local production for the ten fresh produce lines will be sufficient to feed the local market and even have enough for export. Apart from these restrictions, the border is open on a pro-rata basis, which allows retailers and agents to import a certain percentage, and source the rest locally depending on the available local harvest for particular products for the month. Available on a pro-rata basis are carrots and watermelons, with importers allowed to source 50% of their stock needs ...

Source: Hortidaily