All posts tagged "South Africa"
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214Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa moves to raise sugar duty reference price amid rising imports
South Africa is increasing its dollar-based reference price (DBRP) for imported sugar from $680 to $785 per tonne to protect local producers...
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180Wheat News in EnglishSouth Africa’s wheat harvest under threat from lack of rain
Severe rainfall shortages in South Africa’s Swartland wheat region threaten further harvest losses, with rainfall 79% below the 10-year average. Farmers estimate...
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167Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen 4.5% higher than last year
South Africa’s maize harvest is projected to rise 4.5% to 17.4 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, according to the Crop Estimates...
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233Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa harvests record corn crop, strengthens position as a key African exporter
South Africa is set to harvest a record 17.9 million tonnes of corn in 2025/26, supporting strong exports despite rising production costs....
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436Sugar News in EnglishSugar imports crush SA growers as sales plunge 45,000 tonnes
South Africa’s sugar industry has urged the government to urgently revise its import tariff mechanism after 2026 sugar imports nearly doubled year-on-year,...
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250Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa enjoying record corn crop
South Africa is forecast to harvest a record 17.9 million tonnes of corn in 2025–26, strengthening regional food security and export capacity....
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277Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa on track to deliver record maize harvest despite delayed season
Persistent rainfall delayed South Africa's maize planting and harvest by up to six weeks, with only 6.4 million tonnes delivered by mid-July...
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244Maize News in EnglishFar East buyers drive demand for South Africa’s maize as exports gather pace
Strong demand from Vietnam and South Korea is supporting South Africa’s maize exports as the country harvests a record 17.3 million tonnes...
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308Sugar News in EnglishUkraine emerges as EU’s third-largest sugar supplier in 2025/26 marketing year
Ukraine became the EU’s third-largest sugar supplier during the first eight months of 2025/26, accounting for 11% of imports. The EU imported...
