Namibia FMD outbreak could drive up SA red meat prices
Namibia has suspended livestock exports to South Africa following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Industry experts warn that this could lead to a short-term spike in red meat prices, particularly for mutton and lamb, due to supply chain reliance.
Why it matters
The disruption highlights the vulnerability of regional food supply chains and the potential for immediate consumer price inflation in the meat sector.
Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is expected to affect South Africa’s red meat market, with prices likely to rise following the suspension of cloven-hoofed animal exports from that country.
Namibia’s suspension of livestock exports is expected to affect South Africa’s read meat market, as South Africa imports weaner calves and sheep from Namibia. According to Dr Frikkie Maré, CEO of the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, red meat prices may spike in the short term. Image: Annelie Coleman - ADVERTISEMENT - Dr Frikkie Maré, CEO of the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, said the impact of the halt on livestock exports from Namibia would depend on how the South African market responded.
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