South Africa combats dumping of frozen french fries

Published 2023년 6월 2일

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South Africa, with a total land area of approximately 122.3 million hectares, hosts about 52,355 hectares of potato cultivation, predominantly irrigated (83%). However, the local potato industry is plagued by the import of cheap frozen potato products, which has led to 'potato dumping', a problem that negatively impacts the local economy and the livelihoods of growers and workers. Willie Jacobs, Marketing Director of Potato SA, has emphasized the need for consistent anti-dumping measures to protect the local sector.

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The total land area of South Africa is approximately 122.3 million hectares, on which approximately 52,355 hectares of potatoes are planted annually. According to statistics from Potatoes South Africa, 83% of it is irrigated, meaning that water is delivered to the ground through various systems of pipes, pumps and sprinklers. The remaining 17% has to make do with rainwater. The South African potato sector faces several challenges. An important one is the import of cheap frozen potato products from other countries. The battle between the local potato industry and global exporters has a long history, with South Africa considered a major destination for dumping frozen processed potato products. Effects of potato dumpingWillie Jacobs, Marketing Director of Potato SA, has explained that the practice of potato dumping has a number of harmful effects. These include ...

Source: AGF