South Africa: Grain and Feed Update
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Post estimates that South Africa increased commercial corn planting by almost 10 percent for the 2019/20 MY to 2.5 million hectares. South Africa’s 2019/20 MY planting season started in October 2019 with extreme hot and dry conditions before decent widespread rainfall occurred and planting could commence. If these improved climatic conditions continue, then South Africa should be able to export more than 1.0 million tons of corn in the 2019/20 MY. For the 2018/19 MY, Post estimates South Africa’s corn exports into the region could reach 1.0 million tons, mainly white corn. On the other hand, Post estimates South Africa will import about 500,000 tons of yellow corn to meet increased local demand.
