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

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SACOTA Annual General Meeting 2024

18 September 2024, Centurion Golf Estate and Country Club, Pretoria

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

Grain SA process to consider withdrawing from the informal industry agreement on cultivar release criteria

20/01/2025

{ Access for SACOTA members only } – Read more >

White maize shortage – first imported vessel offloaded in Durban

13/01/2025

South Africa has not imported white maize since the big drought of 2016/17. However, with poor crops last year, record exports to Zimbabwe and record high prices, South Africa is currently offloading its first white maize vessel since March 2017... Read more >

Tight maize stocks and record price increases: Will US maize imports bring a relieve next year?

26/11/2024

On 19 November 2024, the Registrar for Biosafety informed SACOTA that the lists of GMO maize events between South Africa and the United States have been successfully synchronised. Read SACOTA’s November 2024 Newsletter: Volume 09, 2024, for more info.

Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff of R422.00 implemented – 25 October 2024

25/10/2024

The updated Wheat Import Tariff of R422.00/ton has been implemented on 25 October 2024. The Tariff is calculated according to the variable tax formula. Read more >

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