South Africa is looking to expand its macadamia exports by opening new markets, addressing tariff barriers and improving logistics, as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global nut trade. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen said government and industry need to work together to identify new sources of demand ...

Mutahi Kagwe has introduced a minimum purchase price of Sh100 per kilogram (approximately US$0.77/kg) for macadamia nuts, as Kenya steps up efforts to stabilise farmer incomes and bring discipline to the agricultural value chain. Speaking in Nyeri, Kagwe directed macadamia processors to buy all locally produced nuts at the set price, warning that non-compliance could ...

South Africa’s macadamia industry is entering a decisive new phase after more than a decade of rapid expansion and record-breaking prices. Industry leaders are warning that the growing export of in-shell nuts to Asia could undermine local processing capacity and weaken the country’s long-term competitiveness. Speaking at the fifth annual Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White ...

November 11, 2025 — Nairobi Kenya’s Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a temporary ban on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts, effective from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026. The restriction covers all actors across the macadamia value chain, including processors, exporters, importers and marketing agents. AFA said the ...

Macadamia Market on the Rise: Stronger Demand Drives Price Increases for 2025 Harvest The global macadamia industry continues its upward trajectory, with ongoing price increases marking a move towards stability in the industry. Strategic marketing efforts have paid off, increasing awareness of macadamia nuts, and positioning them as a mainstream ingredient rather than a niche ...