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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
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
Food Security and the Myth of Self-Sufficiency
No modern economy can meet all its food needs through domestic production alone. Even countries with strong agricultural sectors rely
Fuel Barometer – August 2026
Petrol users will see modest relief in August, while diesel prices climb sharply. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
South Africa’s Pork Market Swings into Surplus, But Disease Risks Keep Outlook Uncertain
South Africa’s pork sector has entered a period of price relief for consumers, with wholesale prices dropping from roughly R40/kg
Argentina Oxtail Imports Still Stalled Over Health Certificate Requirements
South Africa’s oxtail import conditions remain unchanged following the latest communication from the Directorate of Animal Health. Meanwhile, oxtail prices
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)
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
Fuel Barometer – July 2026
July Fuel Prices and August Forecast Fuel price recoveries remain positive for August, but the strong gains seen at
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
Update on South Africa’s Meat Exports: Progress, Bottlenecks, and a UAE Breakthrough
Following a recent discussion between Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis and Paul Matthew, CEO of the Association
Food Basket Barometer – June 2026
Local Food Inflation Statistics The average household food basket increased by R27.17 (0.5%) from R5 452.09 in April 2026 to