Of the goods worth R153 billion that South Africa exported to the US in 2024, about half were minerals.
The downward trend in pricing will continue into the first quarter of 2025, resulting in lower earnings.
Rising policy uncertainty could have boosted trade as businesses and consumers frontload imports ahead of potential measures.
The Trump Administration said its attacks on Houthis were prompted by strikes against maritime vessels.
January 2025 is the first true y-o-y monthly comparison of the Cape routing, so the growth reflects real demand.
The Cape Town Container Terminal recorded 245 hours of wind delays in February compared to 105 hours the year before.
The funds will support raw mineral processing, green hydrogen, transport and digital infrastructure, and pharmaceutical developments.
The adage ‘build it and they will come’ holds true for SA’s apple exports.
Budget's VAT-free proposal excludes frozen chicken portions, including the popular supermarket packs of individually quick frozen chicken pieces.
A reduction in import tariffs that China currently levies on some agricultural products from SA must be a priority.
The International Maritime Organization has called for an end to attacks on commercial sea vessels.
With some prices back at 2006 levels, meat sector expands export capacity.
