https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/174.html South Africa Import/Export news 15 Import/Export news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/174.html en-us Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:52:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sugar-imports-nearly-double-as-sa-canegrowers-calls-for-tariff-intervention-856463a Sugar imports into South Africa nearly doubled in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, prompting SA Canegrowers to call on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to finalise changes to the country's sugar tariff mechanism. 1-270249 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ceres-fruit-growers-completes-major-upgrade-to-expand-export-capacity-745762a Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG), a shareholder packhouse for Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, has completed a multi-million-rand infrastructure and technology upgrade at its Western Cape facility to accommodate growing apple and pear volumes. 1-270172 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-opens-export-support-programme-for-local-business-745732a The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism has called on local businesses to apply for the latest round of the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP). 1-270162 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/itac-recommends-keeping-frozen-mixed-vegetable-import-duty-at-10-634601a The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has recommended that the current 10% ad valorem customs duty on frozen mixed vegetables be maintained following a review of the tariff and its impact on consumers, imports and domestic producers. 1-270101 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-expands-sme-export-programme-with-dhl-express-620081a Standard Bank has expanded its Export Readiness Programme to Gauteng and the Western Cape, partnering with DHL Express South Africa to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prepare to enter international markets. 1-269631 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-ai-could-reshape-south-africa-fruit-export-industry-519950a South Africa's fruit export industry has built a reputation for innovation, but artificial intelligence (AI) could become its next major competitive advantage, changing how growers, exporters and supply chains plan, collaborate and compete in global markets. 1-269616 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exporters-urged-to-prepare-for-logistics-and-customs-changes-397818a Logistics challenges, evolving customs requirements and digital trade reforms are reshaping South Africa's export environment, with industry experts urging businesses to stay ahead of the changes. 1-269543 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-far-east-demand-matters-for-sa-bumper-maize-harvest-953804a South Africa's bumper maize harvest is finding strong demand in Far East markets, which have accounted for 72% of exports since the start of the 2026/27 marketing year. With a record crop expected and ample supplies available, continued export demand will be crucial to balancing the domestic market and supporting prices. 1-269424 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fmd-has-changed-south-africas-red-meat-industry-what-comes-next-064655a Listen to the podcast with Dewald Oliver here. 1-269287 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-grape-export-agreement-strengthens-sa-italy-ties-397638a South Africa and Italy have strengthened their agricultural and trade relations following the final approval of a technical agreement that will pave the way for the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market. 1-269013 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa