What is the status Quo Impact of current tariffs on competition and competitiveness
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Part 1 Part 1 Impact of current tariffs on competition and competitiveness Implications of local industry tariff increase application on imports Part 2 Status of Poultry tariffs and Implications to local industry and consumers Part 3 Way Forward Part 1 Status Quo Five tariff Headings Current Requested Req Rands/kg 0207 12 20 CCS 27% 82% R 9.91 0207 12 90 W/Birds 27% 82% R11.11 0207 14 10 B/less 5 % 82% R 2.20 0207 14 20 Offal 27% 82% R 3.35 0207 14 90 B/in R 2.20/kg82% R 6.53 Quality (SPS Measures) (SPS - Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary) Disease and bacteriological (imports top quality) The import regime is extremely strict and honerous Volume of imports Relation to consumption Relation to brining Serial offenders Comp Comm, Labelling, Brining, APS dispensations Imported Volume compared to Brining Imported Volume compared to Brining Jobs Jobs Local Jobs direct 5,000 Indirect (making consumer ready) 10,000 These are real jobs which do exist Other Agricultural Exports (retaliation) Citrus Black Spot (EU) Canned Fruit (Aus) History of protection 1997-current History of protection 1997-current 1997 B/In R 2.20 (2 years) 2001 USA Dumping 2004 Duty Increase 2006 USA Dumping Sunset Review 2006-13 Brining (hugely profitable) 2011 USA Dumping Sunset review (faulty ITAC) 2012 Brazil Dumping application (PC DTI concerns) 2013 Duty review (non EU) 2013* DD EU (Holland and others) 2013 SPS request to DAFF (Underhand) Impact of current tariffs on competition and competitiveness Impact of current tariffs on competition and competitiveness The large producers are squeezing out all competition Local competitors are limited in access to Genetic material, Feed, Distribution channels etc Limiting import competition thereby limiting choice There is currently an equilibrium between local supply and import which is good for competition. Local is not forced to become “GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE ” Implications of local industry tariff increase application on imports Implications of local industry tariff increase application on imports The impact of this application (if approved) will have a limiting effect on total imports Imports from non-EU countries will be effectively stopped There will be an element of diversion of imports to the EU. (at slightly higher prices) Part 2 Status of Poultry Tariffs in SA Implications to Local Industry Implications to Consumers Status of Poultry Tariffs in SA Status of Poultry Tariffs in SA We believe that ITAC made a decision at meeting on 09 July 2013 We expect that this decision has been forwarded to the Minister DTI We are surprised that this “rushed job” has not been finalised after two months Importers are living “week to week” waiting for tariff announcement Speculation is now causing real market disturbance Depreciation of Rand has already provided a 25% protection since the investigation period If no change in duties :If no change in duties :SAPA will: be forced to become globally competitive have to relook their flawed business model have to “balance” the carcasse have to look at exports The consumer will be in the best position for both: - price and Access to food will be limited Affordability of Food will be negatively affected Quality levels will reduce Choice will be limited Jobs will be negatively affected Global competitiveness will not be necessary Consumers will pay for a poor business model In the event of a disease outbreak the SA food security will be threatened !! Implications of local industry tariff increase application on imports Implications of local industry tariff increase application on imports The impact of this application (if approved) will have a limiting effect on total imports Imports from non-EU countries will be effectively stopped There will be an element of diversion of imports to the EU. (at slightly higher prices) The net effect will be rising food prices, limited choice and lessened food security Solutions Solutions Way forward Mediation (between all affected parties) CIDP (AMIE has a role to play) Inter Departmental discussion (PC DTI/DED/DAFF) Market Enquiry (Comp Comm mandate) Will result in a comprehensive value chain evaluation from genetic , feed, medicines, brining, distribution, marketing, and management and ownership, including imports’ role in this complex industry DAFF finalising and enforcing the “new” brining limits (max 4%) (supported by AMIE) Dostları ilə paylaş:
