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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

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 >
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