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What Zimbabwe’s maize import ban means for SA farmers and exporters
But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season
Why is SA importing yellow maize at a time of abundant domestic harvest?
It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed
Robust SA agricultural exports to US in second quarter of 2025
But we must still work to reduce Donald Trump’s 30% tariff and look to and maintain other markets
The Far East countries are buying SA’s maize again
About half of South Africa’s maize was exported to Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea in the first 13 weeks of the 2025-26 marketing year
US protectionist turn: Why Trump’s trade policies will backfire
American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world
Trump’s tariffs fuel economic pain for US consumers, businesses and farmers
For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness
China presents enormous opportunity for South Africa’s agriculture sector
China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023
South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders
The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry
South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy
Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.
Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules
The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers
Rise in animal diseases a global problem
South Africa must remain vigilant to prevent outbreaks which are costly to farmers and harm the export market
South Africa’s trade balance is thinning and in need of urgent resolve
The country must explore various possibilities in order to remain a net exporter
Is South Africa’s agricultural trade surplus beginning to flower?
The widening trade surplus is mainly a result of a notable decline in import value, not necessarily a growth in exports
More people bought cars in December 2022 than a year before
Motor trade sales increased by 16.6% in December with the biggest contributors being new vehicle sales, fuel sales and workshop income