Tariffs push up chicken prices

When poultry import tariffs were introduced in 2020, the South African National Consumer Union warned that these tariffs would push up chicken prices - a prediction that has come true. A bag of Individual Quick Frozen (IQF) chicken portions has risen from R63.87 to R77.61 - an increase of 9% - in one year. This means that minimum wage earners will struggle to afford what should be an affordable source of protein. Paul Matthew, CEO of Association of Meat Importers and Exporters explains.