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…
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…
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 >
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 >
SACOTA global trading member secures 200,000 tons of soybean export deal with China. Read more >
The JSE has published its decision to revert to a single reference point model for soybean futures following the completion of the two-year pilot of the Multiple Reference Points model. Read more >
South Africa finds itself in the position of producing yet another record maize and soybean crop. However… Read more >
After a 19-month investigation, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has concluded its review of the wheat import tariff system… Read more >
The South African wheat import tariff triggered to a tariff-free rate of R0.00/ton on 12 May 2026, following continued increases in international wheat prices. Read more >
The decreased wheat tariff from R619.00 to R153.70 per ton was published by SARS on 14 May 2026 for effective implementation on 15 May 2026. Read more >
