Import potato dumping will hold harmful consequences for South Africa

Published 2023년 6월 7일

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The article highlights the challenges faced by South Africa's potato industry, with an emphasis on the problem of cheap frozen potato products being imported into the country. It is estimated that 83% of the country's potato production is irrigated, while the remaining 17% relies on rainwater. The local industry has been negatively affected by dumping, which has led to economic decline and threatened the livelihoods of farmers and workers. Willie Jacobs, the head of marketing at Potatoes South Africa, has advocated for consistent anti-dumping measures to protect the local industry and economy from the harmful effects of irregular imports.

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According to stats by Potatoes South Africa, 83% of this is produced under irrigation, meaning water is applied to the soil through various systems of tubes, pumps, and sprays. The remaining 17% is irrigated by rainwater. South Africa's potato industry has undergone several challenges. A major one is the importation of cheap frozen potato products from other countries. The battle between the local potato industry and global importers has a longstanding history, with South Africa being considered a prime destination for dumping frozen processed potato products. Impact of potato dumping Potato SA's head of marketing Willie Jacobs has explained that the practice of potato dumping holds some harmful consequences. These include further economic decline and hitting where ...

Source: Argenpapa