SACOTA is the most prominent association of trading members operating within South Africa and the SADC region

  • 2025 SACOTA Annual General Meeting

    18 September 2025 • Centurion Residential Estate & Country Club

Who we are

SACOTA is the most prominent association of trading members operating within South Africa and the SADC region. Its vision is to be a significant, influential and respected force in the Southern African grain and agricultural sector by expanding its activities and pro-actively raising awareness amongst key role players, including governments, traders, financial institutions, producers, processors, millers and NGOs.

Latest News

SACOTA (André van der Vyver) discussed the South African soybean export transaction to China on GROOTplaas, kykNET (19 August 2026)

SACOTA (André van der Vyver) discussed the South African soybean export transaction to China on GROOTplaas, kykNET (19 August 2026)

Dr André van der Vyver from SACOTA joined GROOTplaas in the studio this morning to discuss the recent agreement signed between South Africa and China on soybean exports. Watch the interview here...
SACOTA (Konrad Keyser and Juan-Pierre Kotzé) discussed the South African wheat industry and import tariff on on GROOTplaas, kykNET (18 August 2026)

SACOTA (Konrad Keyser and Juan-Pierre Kotzé) discussed the South African wheat industry and import tariff on GROOTplaas, kykNET (18 August 2026)

Dr Konrad Keyser and Juan-Pierre Kotzé from SACOTA joined GROOTPlaas to discuss the wheat tariff, which was reduced to zero following a three-month delay. Watch the interview here...
SACOTA Newsletter - August 2026

JSE Reverts to Single Reference Point Model for Soybeans

Following a two-year pilot and comprehensive review, the JSE announced on 20 July 2026 that it will revert back to a single reference point model for calculating location differentials on its soybean futures contracts. Read more in the August 2026 edition of the SACOTA Newsletter >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff updated – 6 August 2026

The decreased wheat tariff from R153.70 to R0.00 (Free) was published by SARS on 6 August 2026, this after the tariff was triggered on 12 May 2026. Read more >