AMIE is the apex body for the South African meat import and export industry. For the beef export sector, and South Africa’s broader red meat industry, this is an important opportunity to build long-term growth. These agreements limit trade restrictions to disease affected areas and safeguard supply chain continuity when disease outbreaks occur. For the meat export sector to flourish, South Africa also needs to strengthen its sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capabilities and capacity. Mothebe said AMIE believes that stronger, more regular engagement between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, alongside industry, will be key to unlocking the country’s meat export potential.