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SOUTH AFRICAN POULTRY INDUSTRY CALLS FOR CLARITY AND URGENT REVOCATION OF U.S. IMPORT QUOTA
30 July 2025 MEDIA STATEMENT SOUTH AFRICAN POULTRY INDUSTRY CALLS FOR CLARITY AND URGENT REVOCATION OF U.S. IMPORT QUOTA The South African poultry industry notes with concern the media release issued by Minister Tau on 29 July 2025, titled “Minister Tau reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to a conclusion on the US trade deal.” In the statement, Minister Tau refers to: “Agricultural Market Access by simplifying of U.S. poultry exports under the 2016 tariff rate quota and unlock approximately $91 million in trade. In addition, readiness to open market access for blueberries subject to...
Growing South Africa’s Poultry Exports Quickly
South Africa’s globally competitive poultry industry has set its sights on accessing new international markets, but what will it take to get the industry export ready? In this article we explore the export requirements, from the new regulatory guidelines to the delays in health certification infrastructure, and how the industry will meet the requirements of the Poultry Master Plan by 2023.