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Import permits for genetically engineered (GE) corn from the United States are once again issued by South Africa. After a mid-summer drought that caused a 22 percent drop in production, South Africa needs to import corn to supplement domestic production.

In July 2024, falling global wheat prices triggered a wheat import duty of Rand 176.30 (USD 9.70) per metric ton for South Africa ending more than three years of duty-free imports. The higher import duty was introduced amid a 7 percent drop in wheat planted area for marketing year 2024/25.

South Africa has a well-developed business market, and is a gateway to Sub-Saharan African markets.

The South African Agricultural Fact Sheet has been updated to include calendar year 2019.

South Africa has a well-developed business market and is a gateway to Sub-Saharan African markets.