South Africa’s Poultry Tariffs Compromise Food Security and Global Trade Opportunities
South Africa protects its poultry producers with some of the highest import duties in the world. Fifteen years after the
August 28, 2026
Category: Chicken Imports and Trade Matters
Local Poultry Misses the Mark on Export Barriers
FairPlay has again questioned the AMIE’s commitment to poultry exports, asking why the association speaks publicly about red-meat exports while
August 20, 2026
Addressing Claims on South Africa’s Poultry Export Progress: Clarifying AMIE’s Role
Recent commentary published by FairPlay has questioned the role and effectiveness of the Association for Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE)
July 27, 2026
Poultry Pricing Review 2025: What the Data Shows About Prices, Imports, Feed Costs, and Producer Power
South Africa’s poultry sector experienced one of its most volatile years in recent memory. Across 2025, the industry navigated global
July 22, 2026
Local Poultry’s Growth Trajectory Contradicts Protectionist Narratives
South Africa’s poultry industry is in a markedly different position from the crisis story it continues to tell. The country
July 8, 2026
South Africa’s Poultry Exports: Barriers and Double Standards
South Africa’s poultry industry is positioning itself as globally competitive and ready to expand into high value export markets. Industry
June 8, 2026
South Africa’s Meat Export Crisis: Billions Lost as Government Fails to Act
South Africa’s red meat sector is losing significant export revenue, domestic market stability and consumer affordability. It is also losing
May 27, 2026
SA Poultry Cries Industry Sacrifice, Heads to Court Over Shaky AGOA Poultry Quota
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has initiated legal proceedings against the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) after
May 20, 2026
The Poultry Paradox: A Competitive Industry Held Back by Protectionist Thinking
South Africa’s long‑standing reliance on heavy import tariffs is costing the economy far more than it protects. That is the
May 18, 2026
South Africa’s Protein Gap: Why Meat Imports Remain Essential
South Africa’s meat economy is often portrayed as one that should be self‑sufficient, yet the data tells a different story.
May 14, 2026
Poultry Market Inquiry Terms Finalised, But Progress Still Invisible
South Africa’s poultry market inquiry has technically advanced (mostly in gazettes and notices) while emerging farmers and consumers continue to
May 7, 2026
Africa’s Poultry Debate Needs Less Ideology and More Economics
A recent special report celebrates Africa’s push toward domestic poultry production, with Gabon aiming to ban chicken imports by 2027
May 7, 2026