South Africa maize Archives

South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen 3.6% higher than last year

South Africa’s 2025/26 maize harvest is forecast at 17.255 million tonnes, up 3.6% from the previous season and above May’s estimate. The...

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Record maize harvest brings back Asian buyers as South Africa eyes export surge

South Africa’s record 17.1 million-tonne maize harvest is boosting export prospects, with demand returning from South Korea and Vietnam. Exports are projected...

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Vietnam is back buying South African maize in a big way

Vietnam has emerged as the main buyer of South African maize, taking 88% of last week’s 127,182-tonne exports. South Africa expects maize...

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South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen 2.5% higher than last year

South Africa is expected to harvest 17.06 million metric tons of maize in the 2025/26 season, up 2.5% from the previous year,...

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South Africa to harvest record corn crop

South Africa is set for a record maize harvest of 16.8 million tonnes in 2025 (+2% YoY), driven by strong yields. White...

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South Africa unlikely to meet its maize export target

South Africa is set to miss its maize export target due to weak global demand despite ample supply. Strong regional demand, especially...

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South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen nearly 1% lower than last year

South Africa’s maize harvest for 2025/26 is projected at 16.51 million tonnes, slightly down by about 1% from the previous season, according...

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South Africa’s corn exports on rise

South Africa’s 2025-26 corn outlook points to oversupply as strong harvests and La Niña-driven rainfall lift production to 16 million tonnes, while...

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