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

Zimbabwe Grain and Feed Report

Zimbabwe Grain and Feed Report

Zimbabwe’s production of its staple crop, corn, is expected to drop by almost 60 percent in marketing year 2024/25… Read more >
China seeks to strengthen trade ties with South Africa

China seeks to strengthen trade ties with South Africa

André van der Vyver comments on grain trade to China in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN). Watch the interview here >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

SACOTA has compiled and released a report on the decisions taken by the Wheat Forum Steering Committee (WFSC) during a meeting held yesterday (8 May 2024). Read more >
The Lila Casablanca off-loading yellow maize in Cape Town

SA imports yellow maize – first vessel in five years off-loading in Cape Town

SACOTA provides an update on the recent yellow maize imports and future prospects. Read more >