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

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 >
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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 >
Record crops and growing carry-over stocks: Why then are SA exports slow?

Record crops and growing carry-over stocks: Why then are SA exports slow?

South Africa finds itself in the position of producing yet another record maize and soybean crop. However... Read more >