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 opens market for soybean exports to Indonesia

SACOTA opens market for soybean exports to Indonesia

After working with DALLRD and industry for more than 2 years, SACOTA has opened the market to enable South African traders to export soybeans to Indonesia. For more information read SACOTA’s April 2024 Newsletter: Volume 07, 2024.

The NPPO of Egypt delegation leaves South Africa impressed

SACOTA, in collaboration with DALRRD, hosted two delegates from the NPPO of Egypt, Mr Islam Aboelela and Moustafa Tolba, from 25 – 29 February 2024. During their visit, the delegates participated in a series of strategic meetings with DALRRD and key industry stakeholders. Read more >
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Maize grading regulations changed

The proposed maize grading regulations were gazetted on Friday, 16 February 2024. Read more >
South Africa’s first ever China-bound soybean export vessel sets sail

South Africa’s first ever China-bound soybean export vessel sets sail

South Africa has shipped its first bulk soybean vessel to China. The shipment was arranged by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods and SACOTA member. Read more >