# Setting the record straight: Reported import prices distort SA poultry market reality

> South Africa reinstated anti-dumping and additional duties on imported chicken from July 31, 2023, with a maximum of 265% on Brazilian product on top of an existing 62% tariff. Higher duties also apply to imports from Ireland, Poland, Spain and Denmark. The author argues that landed import costs are far below local producer prices.

- Date: 2023-07-30 · published 2023-07-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region South Africa · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/35192-setting-the-record-straight-reported-import-prices-distort-sa-poultry-market
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Sharply higher import duties cut South African demand for imported frozen chicken and shift supply toward local producers, which tightens the domestic market and reduces import flows from Brazil.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cbn.co.za: https://cbn.co.za/industry-news/food-dairy-processing-manufacturing-news/setting-the-record-straight-reported-import-prices-distort-sa-poultry-market-reality/

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