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Unlocking Trade Potential: South Africa’s Regional Agreements
South Africa’s trade landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by regional agreements, shifting global market dynamics, and the growing need for

Podcast: South Africa’s Trade Barriers and Weaknesses
Episode 1: International Trade Expert, Dr Martin Cameron, discusses South Africa’s export performance, emerging trends, and key trade barriers. Prefer

Poultry: Analysing the Market Dynamics of Domestic Production versus Imports
The South African poultry industry is valued at R65 billion, making it the second-largest agricultural sector and the largest employer

Emerging Markets in Poultry Imports
South Africa’s poultry industry is navigating a complex interplay of local production challenges, trade policies, and global market shifts. Among

The World Won’t Wait for Us: South Africa’s State of Trade
South Africa’s trade performance is at a crossroads, where structural challenges intertwine with untapped global opportunities. Dr. Martin Cameron, an

Trump Deals 30% Import Tariff Blow to South Africa
In a significant move impacting South Africa’s trade relations with the United States, a new import tariff of 30% has

Podcast: Urgent Amendments Needed for Zero-Rated Meat Products
Tax expert Charles de Wet explains the concerning discrepancies in the interpretation of meat offal products proposed in the draft

Can South Africa Produce Enough Poultry to Meet Local Demand?
The relationship between local poultry producers and poultry importers in South Africa has been fraught with tension, largely due to

Zero-Rated or Zero-Clarity? Untangling the Proposed Food List
In a recent interview with ChickenFacts, Charles de Wet, Tax Executive at ENS Africa, shared his expert insights on the

Update on Brazilian Customs Go-Slow
The ongoing Tax Auditors’ strike in Brazil has significantly disrupted the country’s export processes, including red meat and poultry exports.

Food Basket Barometer – March 2025
Food Inflation Statistics Month-on-Month Comparisons Jan 2025 vs. Feb 2025 The Household Affordability Index reported the cost of the

Major Shifts in Global Poultry Trade
Global poultry trade is experiencing significant changes due to geopolitical tariff disputes and the ongoing battle against highly pathogenic avian