Data Sources & References
Data Sources & References
Comprehensive documentation of all data sources, methodologies, and references used in the South African Food Price Analytics Platform
Official agencies & institutions
Peer-reviewed research
Global organizations
All data sources
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
Primary source for Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, food inflation statistics, and household expenditure surveys
National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
Food basket cost analysis, agricultural market intelligence, and food security assessments
Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP)
Agricultural policy analysis, food price forecasting, and market outlook reports
South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Monetary policy data, exchange rates, and macroeconomic indicators
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
Agricultural production statistics, land reform data, and rural development indicators
Competition Commission South Africa
Food retail price monitoring, market concentration analysis, and competition enforcement
National Treasury
Fiscal policy data, budget allocations, and economic forecasts
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Social grant distribution data, beneficiary statistics, and payment systems
Department of Social Development (DSD)
Social protection policies, poverty reduction programs, and welfare statistics
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Weather and climate data affecting agricultural production and food security