voluntary report public distribution date 8 2 2005 gain number sf5028 south africa republic of fishery products approved by rachel bickford us embassy prepared amanda marie leister highlights imports fish and seafood from the united states have increased for past two years due to appreciation in value rand decreased local catches domestic demand has risen many consumers are looking as a healthy source protein fy2004 saw 3 million increase 1 7 2003 4 5 2004 categories which shown most growth other 0307 20 922 870 533 or preserved 761 980 6 frozen 633 833 fillets 39 780 551 403 canned salmon consistent five this is expected continue unites enjoys dominant position market holds 88 share includes psd changes