Live animals

Your business is considering the live animals market in the Eastern Cape, which is worth about R1 million. This market is currently not growing, with zero year-over-year growth, and it's surprisingly not crowded, with only one supplier currently operating in this space. The Department of Agriculture is likely the key organisation to engage with here, given the nature of the market. It's also worth noting that about 44% of the spend in this market is allocated to black-owned businesses, which could be an opportunity for your organisation if you have a strong black economic empowerment programme in place. If I were you, I'd start by analysing the Department of Agriculture's procurement programme to understand their needs and see how your business can get involved in this relatively small but potentially favourable market.