SACOTA is the most prominent association of trading members operating within South Africa and the SADC region

  • 2025 SACOTA Annual General Meeting

    18 September 2025 • Centurion Residential Estate & Country Club

Who we are

SACOTA is the most prominent association of trading members operating within South Africa and the SADC region. Its vision is to be a significant, influential and respected force in the Southern African grain and agricultural sector by expanding its activities and pro-actively raising awareness amongst key role players, including governments, traders, financial institutions, producers, processors, millers and NGOs.

Latest News

SACOTA Newsletter - August 2026

JSE Reverts to Single Reference Point Model for Soybeans

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 >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff updated – 6 August 2026

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 >
China soybean export deal – bonus for the South African industry

China soybean export deal – bonus for the South African industry

SACOTA global trading member secures 200,000 tons of soybean export deal with China. Read more >
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)https://www.jse.co.za

Outcome of Soybean Multiple Reference Points Model

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 >