SADC-EU EPA TRQ Publications

On 27 March 2026, the revised tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for wheat were published, as part of the SADC-EU EPA. This includes the re-allocation for 2025 and new allocation for 2026. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Lower wheat import tariff triggered

The wheat tariff is set for a significant adjustment following the latest trigger calculation… Read more >
International Grains Council

IGC article – Strait of Hormuz disruption: what is at stake?

A blockage in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting major shipping routes and could influence energy, fertilizer, and grain markets worldwide. Discover what this means for global trade and food security in the months ahead. Read more >
SACOTA meeting with Minister Steenhuisen to discuss value chain efficiencies

SACOTA meeting with Minister Steenhuisen to discuss value chain efficiencies

The discussion focused on the important role traders play in the value chain to move product from farmgate to processing facilities and abroad. Read more >
Upload SACOTA (Juan-Pierre Kotzé) discussed the increased crop estimates on GROOTplaas, kykNET

SACOTA (Juan-Pierre Kotzé) discussed the increased crop estimates on GROOTplaas, kykNET (26 February 2026)

Juan-Pierre Kotzé, Manager: Projects and Research at SACOTA, joined GrootPlaas to talk about the recent increase in the crop estimate for maize and soybeans. Watch the interview here...
White maize shortage – first imported vessel offloaded in Durban

Another increase in the maize and soybean crop estimates – What could this mean for exports?

The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), in its 12 February 2026 release of the final area planted and crop production figures, once again revised South Africa’s 2025/26 summer grain production upward, reinforcing an already strong supply outlook for the 2026/27 season. Read more >
Crop Estimates Committee

Summer crop estimates increased by a further 240,000 tons

The CEC final crop publication made on 12 February 2026 showed that the maize crop is an additional 214,000 tons larger than the previous estimate in November 2025, while the soybean crop estimate was also increased with more than 28,000 tons. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff updated – 12 February 2026

The decreased wheat tariff from R851.50 to R619.00 per ton was published today by SARS. This tariff will be implemented on 13 February 2026. Read more >
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) reform process: SACOTA and TRAXTION engaged to exploit future opportunities

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) reform process: SACOTA and TRAXTION engaged to exploit future opportunities

The TFR rail reform is in progress. TRAXTION is one of only a few private railroad operators that will, in future, have the capability to service the grain industry... Read more >
Plaas TV, 2 February 2026

Information Regulator enforcement notice against JSE: Implications for agricultural commodity trading (Plaas TV, 2 February 2026)

She set aside the JSE’s refusal to disclose information on a series of share trades... Watch the interview here...