The development – a deal worth around £160m in the first five years – will allow UK traders to export poultry to South Africa for the first time in eight years, after restrictions were placed on UK imports following outbreaks of avian influenza in the UK.Lowering the trade barrier has been one of the UK’s priorities for agricultural trade, and its resolution marks a significant step forward, benefiting South African consumers with access to high-quality and securely supplied poultry meat.
The access will provide further opportunities to grow the UK economy and strengthen the trading relationship between both countries. "We’re one step further on our journey to securing better trade deals for UK farmers, improving industry resilience and kickstarting our food exports. International Meat Trade Association CEO Katie Doherty, added:"The reopening of South Africa for UK poultry meat exports is fantastic news for UK producers and exporters – prior to the ban, it was a vital market for UK exporters.