South Africa’s citrus industry is facing a delicate balancing act as export volumes rise while a stronger rand puts pressure on grower margins. The country is forecast to export around 206 million 15 kg cartons of citrus this year, up from 203.7 million cartons last season, reflecting the sector’s expanding production. However, growers are increasingly ...

South Africa’s agricultural export sector is projected to exceed $13.7 billion in 2026, following 10% year-on-year growth in the first nine months of 2025, according to a new report by Verto. The growth has been driven largely by high-value horticultural exports, including: Citrus Table grapes Macadamia nuts Horticulture continues to anchor the sector’s resilience amid ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a historic $15.1 billion in 2025, marking a 10% year-on-year increase and extending the sector’s growth streak to seven consecutive years. The record performance comes despite a significant slump in shipments to the United States during the second half of the year, underscoring the sector’s resilience and its accelerating pivot ...

South Africa’s citrus industry recorded a historic export performance last season, with growers packing a record 203.7 million cartons for export, representing a 22% increase compared with 2024, according to industry data. While the surge confirms the sector’s strong production capacity, industry stakeholders continue to caution that rising volumes alone do not guarantee sustainable growth ...

By: Jayden Bagshaw African avocado exports recorded strong growth in 2025, with total shipments reaching 430,432 tonnes, according to preliminary data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Tropical Fruits Market Review published on Wednesday, 28 January. This represents a 16.7% increase compared with 368,845 tonnes in 2024, underscoring the continent’s growing role in global ...

Johannesburg, South Africa — January 2026 South Africa’s fruit sector delivered record export volumes in 2025, defying rising input costs, policy uncertainty, and persistent logistics bottlenecks at key ports. Industry data shows that strong offshore demand, expanded market access, and targeted logistical improvements helped growers maintain export momentum despite mounting operational pressures. Citrus Leads with ...

Zambia’s export sector is showing signs of resilience, with agricultural products playing a central role in the country’s trade recovery. Despite global economic uncertainties and fluctuating commodity prices, Zambia has managed to increase its non-traditional exports, particularly in the agri-food segment. According to trade data released today, Zambia’s exports of groundnuts, soybeans, and horticultural produce ...

By Brandon Moss A growing trade dispute between Tanzania and South Africa is threatening to disrupt agricultural supply chains across the region. On October 5, 2025, Tanzania imposed restrictions on imports from South Africa and Malawi, citing phytosanitary requirements. The move has sparked outrage among South African exporters, who have warned of retaliatory measures that ...

I,age: File Photo Kenya’s agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy, contributing about 33 per cent to the GDP and employing over 40 per cent of the population, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The export landscape has notably diversified beyond traditional crops like coffee and tea to ...

The Lemon Focus Group of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has adjusted South Africa’s lemon export figures downward. The Orange Focus Group of the CGA also reviewed the export estimates on oranges for the 2024 season with a further downward adjustment made to the latest projected export figures for Navels, while the ...