White maize shortage – first imported vessel offloaded in Durban

White maize shortage – first imported vessel offloaded in Durban

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 >
SACOTA Newsletter - November 2024

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

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

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 >