Namibia: Poultry imports from South Africa banned as Namib Poultry hike prices

Published 2021년 4월 19일

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Namibia has imposed a ban on poultry imports from South Africa due to an outbreak of Avian influenza, affecting N$2 billion worth of imports. The ban, in effect since 19 March 2021, is expected to last 21 days. This situation presents a challenge for local production and could lead to increased chicken prices. Namib Poultry, the country's largest producer, has announced plans to pass on increased production costs to consumers, largely due to rising feed prices.

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NAMIBIA'S N$2 billion poultry imports will be reduced this month after the government stopped supplies from South Africa due to an outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI). This also presents an opportunity for local production to thrive, although it might also lead to a spike in chicken prices. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform announced the ban on poultry imports last week. The ban which came into effect on 19 March 2021 includes transit movement of live poultry, birds, and other poultry products from South Africa. According to the ministry, since the incubation period of the disease is 21 days as per the World Health Organisation for animal health's standards, the ban will be for 21 days. "Consignments of poultry products packed in their final packaging on or after the date of suspension will be rejected and sent back to the country of origin or destroyed at the importer's cost," announced the ministry. The ministry has also notified all who ...

Source: All Africa