A snapshot of South Africa’s Poultry Value Chain:


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South Africa’s meat economy is often portrayed as one that should be self‑sufficient, yet the data tells a different story.

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South Africa’s poultry sector is often described as robust and increasingly competitive, yet the national conversation around imports remains clouded

Chicken is South Africa’s most popular protein. It is affordable, versatile, and essential to millions of households. But if you