SACOTA (André van der Vyver and Machiel Jacobsz) highlights the importance of the Zimbabwean white maize export market on GROOTPlaas, kykNET. (GROOTPlaas, 11 December 2025)

SACOTA (André van der Vyver and Machiel Jacobsz) highlights the importance of the Zimbabwean white maize export market on GROOTPlaas, kykNET. Watch the interview here...

Konrad Keyser (Chairperson) and Juan-Pierre Kotzé (Manager) promoting the local wheat industry on GROOTplaas, kykNET. (GROOTPlaas, 10 December 2025)

Dr Konrad Keyser, Chairperson of SACOTA and Managing Director of Brisen Commodities, and Juan-Pierre Kotze, Manager of Research and Projects at SACOTA, visited GrootPlaas to discuss the recent grain tariff adjustments. Watch the interview here...
SACOTA Newsletter - November 2025

Zimbabwe export challenges

South Africa has exported maize to Zimbabwe for decades, but the importance of this market has grown significantly since the 1990s. Since then, Zimbabwe’s maize production has shifted from commercial farming to predominantly small-scale production, resulting in a substantial decline in its national output. Read more in the November 2025 edition of SACOTA's Newsletter.
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...
SACOTA Newsletter - August 2025

Request for a COT report: JSE and the FSCA lack authority

The commodity industry has for years requested the JSE and/or FSCA to compile and/or authorise the publication of a COT report, similar to that complied and published by other overseas exchanges, most notably the CMEGroup (previously the Chicago Board of Trade). Read more in the August 2025 edition of SACOTA's Newsletter.

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 >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff updated – 10 July 2025

{ Access for SACOTA members only } – The increased wheat tariff from R549.50 to R851.50 per ton was published today by SARS. Read more >
SACOTA Training Session on the eCert System for Import Permits, and Phytosanitary Certificates

SACOTA Training Session on the eCert System for Import Permits, and Phytosanitary Certificates

SACOTA, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DoA), hosted a successful and well-attended training session focused on the implementation and use of the eCert system. Read more >