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Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff triggered to R0.00

18/05/2026

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 >

Wheat import tariff updated – 15 May 2026

15/05/2026

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 >

SACOTA members still value NAMPO Harvest Day

NAMPO Park – 12 to 15 May 2026

14/05/2026

SACOTA members still value NAMPO Harvest Day. Read more >

Japanese Delegation 21 April 2026

24/04/2026

South Africa received the Japanese delegation to strengthen the agricultural partnership. Read more >

SACOTA in discussions with Minister Steenhuisen

13/04/2026

Minister Steenhuisen confirmed the importance of open communication channels to ensure the most efficient export programme despite foreseeable challenges... Read more in the April 2026 edition of SACOTA's Newsletter.

SADC-EU EPA TRQ Publications

27/03/2026

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 >

Lower wheat import tariff triggered

19/03/2026

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

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

10/03/2026

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

09/03/2026

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)

27/02/2026

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...