AMIESA represents South Africa’s meat import and export trade, providing industry advocacy, regulatory guidance, and trade facilitation services. The association works with government departments on import permits, veterinary requirements, and trade policy affecting the meat industry.

Cold Chain Relevance: Frozen and chilled meat represents one of the largest segments of South Africa’s temperature-controlled logistics market. AMIESA members handle the cold chain requirements for imported proteins (chicken, beef, pork) and export products destined for international markets. The association provides guidance on the specific temperature requirements for meat products: frozen meat must maintain -18°C or below, while chilled products require precise 0°C to +4°C control throughout the chain. For cold chain operators, AMIESA membership provides access to the regulatory requirements for meat transport (veterinary health certificates, import permits, cold store registration), connections to major meat traders requiring logistics services, and insight into trade volumes and seasonal patterns that drive cold chain demand. The association’s work on port cold chain infrastructure and import clearance processes directly impacts operators serving the meat trade.