# Retailers opt for local poultry

> South African retailers told Parliament they prefer locally sourced poultry to imports, citing the sustainability of the local industry. Spar's imported share rose to 21.9% in 2017 from 14.2% in 2016.

- Date: 2017-05-10 · published 2017-05-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/71152-retailers-opt-for-local-poultry
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Retailer preference for local supply trims import demand for chicken in South Africa. Feed demand is affected only marginally.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- supermarket.co.za: https://supermarket.co.za/index.php/supplier-news/2362-retailers-opt-for-local-poultry

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