The majority of iron ore shipments have taken rates to a 55% year-on-year decrease.
In January Botswana instituted a new ban, this time on grains, including maize, sorghum and wheat.
If more minerals were processed locally before export, the industry could contribute 50–60% of exports.
Levies exceeding 50% of the value of unprocessed aluminium could be a reality by 2034.
The industry is heavily reliant on Agoa, which has helped local citrus maintain its foothold in the market.
Over 80% of the value was vegetables (R22bn), followed by prepared foodstuffs (R4bn).
"The viability of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel is threatened as these projects rely on a stable supply of sugarcane." – SA Canegrowers
Two 500 kVA generators with 120 reefer container plug points eliminate bottlenecks and provide a solution for windy days.
"Some governments are sending shockwaves, promising tariff increases between 30% and 60% for some exporting countries”.
“As trade friction persists globally, we suspect that there will likely be a change in trade approaches.”
Asycuda issues have been sorted out, and there is no longer any real reason for delaying the TIN process.
Crucial decisions over rules of origin hamper finalisation of sensitive tariff classes.
