January 2025

“Europe is still South Africa’s biggest export destination for fresh fruit. However, due to declining consumption in Europe, we have a strong focus on gaining access to, and developing markets in the Far East and Asia,” says Kellerman. The Deputy Director-General of Exports at the dtic, Ms Lerato Mataboge says exports are an essential element of the South Africa’s industrialisation drive. “Our department offered the support to the firms in order to increase their export capacity and access to global markets. For a number of years, Fruit Logistica Berlin has been one of the few flagship national pavilions of the dtic in Europe,” adds Mataboge. Fruit Logistica Berlin covers all sectors of the fresh produce business. It showcases innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain. It is regarded as the global fresh produce industry’s most prominent and influential trade event with a significant number of European and international buyers. The fair, which usually attracts exhibitors from more than 140 countries and approximately 60 000 visitors, offers good networking opportunities with key decision-makers in every sector of the industry

31 January 2025 – The Marketing Manager of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF), Ms Marletta Kellerman has described the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition as significant to South Africa, which is the biggest exporter of fresh fruit in the Southern Hemisphere. She says the show offers an opportunity to retain markets and export volumes […]

“Europe is still South Africa’s biggest export destination for fresh fruit. However, due to declining consumption in Europe, we have a strong focus on gaining access to, and developing markets in the Far East and Asia,” says Kellerman. The Deputy Director-General of Exports at the dtic, Ms Lerato Mataboge says exports are an essential element of the South Africa’s industrialisation drive. “Our department offered the support to the firms in order to increase their export capacity and access to global markets. For a number of years, Fruit Logistica Berlin has been one of the few flagship national pavilions of the dtic in Europe,” adds Mataboge. Fruit Logistica Berlin covers all sectors of the fresh produce business. It showcases innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain. It is regarded as the global fresh produce industry’s most prominent and influential trade event with a significant number of European and international buyers. The fair, which usually attracts exhibitors from more than 140 countries and approximately 60 000 visitors, offers good networking opportunities with key decision-makers in every sector of the industry Read More »

Strategic Reductions In Port Tariffs Will Be A Game-Changer For South African Maritime

29 January 2025 – South Africa’s maritime industry is set to gain a competitive edge with the announcement of a 60% reduction in port tariffs for vessels making short-duration calls (under 48 hours) for bunkers, stores, or water. This initiative, effective April 2025, aims to make the country’s ports more attractive to global shipowners and

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South African Wine Exports Hampered By Contracting Global Market

27 January 2025 -South Africa’s wine export sector experienced a steadily contracting global wine market last year, with modest value growth achieved, nonprofit Wines of South Africa (WoSA) CEO Siobhan Thompson says. Year-on-year, total export sales, comprising packaged and bulk wines, rose 4% in dollar terms to $562-million on relatively unchanged volumes of 306.2-million litres. Packaged wine sales increased 4% in value to $430-million, on

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IMF Revises Down South Africa’s 2024 Growth Projections Amid Agricultural Downturn

21 January 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has nudged down below 1% its growth forecasts for South Africa for 2024, citing significant setbacks in the agricultural sector as a key factor affecting the nation’s economic outlook. In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Friday, the IMF revised its 2024 GDP

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South Africa’s Factory Mood Sours On Weak Demand, Logistics Snags

20 January 2025 – Sentiment among South African manufacturers soured for a second month in December as weak domestic demand, declining export sales and logistical disruptions weighed on industries. Absa Group’s purchasing managers’ index, compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research, fell to 46.2 from 48.1 in November, the Johannesburg-based lender said in a statement.

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Trade Access A Waiting Game Ahead Of Trump Inauguration

14 January 2025 – As President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration approaches, there are increasing concerns about South Africa’s continued benefits with regard to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). The trade deal was put in place to provide preferential access to the US market for qualifying African countries. An important consideration for South

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South African Agricultural Sector Expected To Experience A Period Of Recovery In 2025

13 January 2025 – After facing numerous setbacks in 2024, the South African agricultural sector is expected to experience a period of recovery in 2025. This is according to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz). This optimistic outlook is driven by favourable weather conditions, progress in disease control,

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