Sectors that have benefited most include citrus, nuts, wine, dairy, table grapes, fruit juice, industrial alcohol and sugar.
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.
