South Africa to reduce live weaner imports from Namibia
The South African Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) is considering reducing the amount of meat and number of weaners imported from Namibia. This is due to the increasing financial strain
Slight dip in South Africa’s agricultural exports in Q2 2024
South Africa’s agricultural exports experienced a minor contraction of 0.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, totaling $3.37 billion, according to Trade Map data. This follows a 6% growth
Top 10 agricultural imports driving Africa’s trade dynamics
Chisom Michael Africa’s major agricultural imports largely consist of products for which the continent lacks a revealed comparative advantage (RCA), with notable exceptions being sugars and sugar confectionery and tobacco
Top 10 Agricultural commodities leading Africa’s export market
These agricultural commodities have driven economic activity and shaped market trends across sectors. Analysis of these exports, using the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) Report 2024, offers insights into Africa’s
South Africa gears up for first avocado exports to China
As Beijing gears up for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, South Africa is preparing to dispatch its inaugural shipment of avocados to China. This development is part
Avocados and honey imports a sign of China’s growing agricultural engagement with Africa
Avocados and honey imports a sign of China’s growing agricultural engagement with Africa Agricultural cooperation to be high on the agenda when Beijing hosts the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Africa’s H1 2024 VC Trends: FinTech Leads, Agriculture and Logistics Rise
The first half of 2024 has witnessed significant shifts in the African venture investment landscape, marked by notable trends across various industries. Despite economic challenges and global investment headwinds, certain
Digital agriculture: enough to feed a rapidly growing world?
New technology gives the agricultural industry an opportunity to improve productivity. But only if it can share and use the data. By 2050, the global population is expected to increase
Morocco sets new blueberry export record, with volumes up to all key destinations
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to EastFruit, the country not only expanded…
South Africa’s Agriculture Sector Achieves $1.47 Billion Trade Surplus in Q2 Despite Slight Decline in Exports
In the second quarter, South Africa’s agriculture sector recorded a trade surplus of $1.47 billion, representing a 6% decrease compared to the same period last year. The surplus was achieved