April 2023

16 April 2022 – Known for their exceptional quality and unique flavour profiles, South African wines have gained global recognition and acclaim. However, the industry has recently faced a setback, with a 5% decline in export volumes. While this may seem like a significant challenge, industry experts agree that it is just a bump in […]

5 April 2023 – Plastics and organic chemicals are now part of a growing list of South African exports which will be negatively impacted by the EU’s policy to penalise goods based on their carbon content. A policy brief released by independent think tank Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies, and authored by economists Lerato Monaisa

4 April 2023 – In February 2023, South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R16.1 billion, according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). When including trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN), South African exports totalled R154.3 billion while imports totalled R138.2 billion. However, the year-to-date (01 January to 28 February

3 April 2023 – While the tide may be turning for shipping lines as port congestion eases along with the supply/demand ratio, they continued where they left off in 2021 and reported a very strong financial result for 2022. Currently, 12 of the largest shipping lines have published their financial results – and their combined