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.
Higher wheat import tariff triggered

Higher wheat import tariff triggered

South Africa's import wheat tariff has been increased, and Dr André van der Vyver from SACOTA explains what this means for the industry and the consumer. Watch the interview >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff of R422.00 implemented – 25 October 2024

The updated Wheat Import Tariff of R422.00/ton has been implemented on 25 October 2024. The Tariff is calculated according to the variable tax formula. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Revised Wheat Tariff Rate Quotas Published in Government Gazette

On 4 October 2024, the revised tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for wheat, as part of the Southern African Development Community-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (SADC-EU EPA), were officially published in the Government Gazette. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat Import Tariff removed – 8 August 2024

The Wheat Import Tariff was again removed and set to “Free” on 8 August 2024. This after the variable tax formula triggered this level on 28 May 2024. View Tariff >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat Import Tariff implemented – 19 July 2024

The updated Wheat Import Tariff of R176.29/ton has been implemented on 19 July 2024. The Tariff is calculated according to the variable tax formula. View Tariff >
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 >