Our food basket barometer is a project to track the prices of basic foods in South Africa, to analyse the dynamics behind food price fluctuations, and to compare comparative food prices. This is an ongoing project that is updated as and when new information becomes available. To access the discussion on any particular commodity or dynamic, please click on the relevant link below.
Introduction to the Average Basic Food Basket – click here
Price comparisons between Basic Protein Sources for Low-income Consumers – click here
Protein Sources:
Polony – click here
IQF (Frozen Chicken) – click here
Eggs – click here
Chicken Feet – TBM
Gizzards – click here
Tinned Pilchards – click here
Staples:
Rice – click here
Cooking Oil – click here
Potatoes – click here
Onions – click here
Basic Vegetables:
Carrots – click here
Butternut – click here
Cabbage –click here
School feeding scheme staples:
Apricot Jam – TBM
Peanut Butter – click here
