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

Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Lower South African wheat import tariff triggered

South Africa’s wheat import tariff was triggered for a reduction today, setting a new duty of approximately R616/ton or R236 lower. However, this lower tariff will not take effect until it is officially published in the Government Gazette and there is currently no fixed timeline for implementation under the existing implementation process. Until publication, the higher rate of R851.50/ton remains applicable.

Dr André van der Vyver oor Graanhandelaars wat pleit vir groter deursigtigheid (GROOTPlaas, 30 September 2025)

Dr André vd Vyver, Uitvoerende Direkteur van SACOTA praat oor Graanhandelaars wat pleit vir groter deursigtigheid. Kyk die onderhoud hier...

Zambia: Commencement of 2025 maize and mealie meal export programme

{ Access for SACOTA members only } – The Zambian Ministry of Agriculture announced the allocation of maize and mealie meal export permit categories... Read more >
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) presents their Strategy to the Grain Industry

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) presents their Strategy to the Grain Industry

SACOTA, Agbiz and Agbiz Grain co-hosted Mr Moshe Motlohi, Chief Executive of the newly established TRIM, on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, to understand what TRIM’s strategy for the grain industry will be. Read more >