18 September 2025

In today’s story, we unpack how tariffs and import duties shape the availability and affordability of South Africa’s top staple protein: bone-in chicken.

From what’s crossing our borders to what’s being restricted, we break down the trade dynamics behind your dinner.

We explore the realities of chicken dumping, chicken brining, and the key facts consumers need to know about the poultry on their plate.

"As a consumer, you have the right to know what is driving costs and how policy decisions affect your plate."

If You Eat Chicken, Here’s Why Restricted Imports Means You’ll Pay More for Less

Chicken is South Africa’s most popular protein. It is affordable, versatile, and essential to millions of households. But if you have noticed prices creeping up, there is a reason, and it is not just inflation.

Restricting chicken imports may sound like a patriotic move, but it comes at a cost. For everyday consumers, it means fewer choices and higher prices …

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If You Eat Chicken, Here’s Why Restricted Imports Means You’ll Pay More for Less
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