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US Poultry Council Counters Dumping Claims: Tariffs, Not Trade Abuse, Are the Real Issue
South Africa’s poultry industry is at the centre of trade disputes after reports of US chicken shipments headed to the
Fact Sheet: Bird Flu and Frozen Poultry Imports
With public safety and animal welfare remaining key concerns during the global bird flu crisis, ChickenFacts provides an analysis of
Understanding the Facts: Bird Flu Transmission Via Imports
Local poultry lobbyists have expressed concerns that bird flu may be transmitted via frozen chicken imports originating from the U.S.
Understanding the Quota: U.S. Chicken Imports in South Africa
The South African poultry industry has criticised Government’s Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Agreement with the United States, claiming that the
Poultry Analysis – 07 August 2025
Poultry Imports Poultry meat (mainly from Brazil) declined by 16.22% to in Q1 2025. The outbreak of avian influenza on
Policy Without Progress: Why Poultry Export Ambitions Remain Grounded
Despite the ambitions of the Poultry Master Plan (PMP), South Africa’s poultry export strategy remains hamstrung by structural blind spots,
Food Basket Barometer – June 2025
Local Food Inflation Statistics Month-on-Month Comparisons (May 2025 vs. June 2025) The Household Affordability Index reports a slight decrease
From Dock to Dish: How Safe is Imported Chicken?
It’s well-established that imported chicken often must meet tougher safety standards than that of locally produced alternatives. Local producers have
Update: South African Poultry Outlook 2025
Since the last poultry industry outlook published in December 2024, new factors have influenced the sector due to recent global
A Closer Look at USA’s Self-Imposed Poultry Trade Restrictions with South Africa
As of 20 March 2025, the US is authorised to self-impose and self-lift regional trade restrictions in response to bird
AMIE Academy: Showcasing Success for Future Meat Traders
The Association for Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) continues to champion transformation and inclusivity in South Africa’s meat import and
Update: Brazilian Poultry Imports Resume
After two-month halt in poultry trade, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) officially reopened import