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 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:53:23 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-rooibos-exports-to-china-go-tariff-free-847073a The South African Rooibos Council (SARC) has welcomed China’s decision to introduce tariff-free access for Rooibos imports from African countries, describing it as a major opportunity to grow exports in the world’s largest tea-consuming market. 1-267879 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-does-chinas-surprise-tariff-move-mean-for-africas-trade-landscape-847043a China’s decision to scrap tariffs on imports from 53 African countries—excluding only Eswatini—marks one of its most significant trade-policy shifts in recent years, with wide-ranging implications for global commerce and Africa’s export economy. 1-267869 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-chicken-now-competitive-as-poultry-industry-strengthens-392508a The imposition of the tariffs on chicken imports and the substantial increase in the production of poultry in South Africa have had the desired effects of exerting downward pressure on the retail price of locally produced chickens, which is, in turn, enhancing their value proposition to hard-pressed consumers. 1-267853 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fruit-importers-face-shrinking-margins-as-currency-swings-wipe-out-profits-392778a Currency volatility is increasingly eroding profitability for fruit importers, with fluctuations of as little as 3–5% capable of wiping out margins on individual shipments, according to new insights from cross-border payments platform Verto. 1-267603 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-apple-industry-marks-364-years-with-global-export-scale-736692a South Africa’s apple industry marked its 364th anniversary with the planting of a rare Witte Wijnappel (white wine apple) tree at Jan van Riebeeck High School in Cape Town. The planting also formed part of the school’s centenary celebrations. 1-267432 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/super-natural-onix-citrus-now-available-exclusively-at-checkers-170866a Checkers has introduced a limited quantity of the award-winning Spanish-grown Onix citrus to local shoppers, marking a bold step in bringing premium global produce to domestic shelves. 1-267388 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-citrus-exports-get-china-boost-after-protocol-update-392938a South Africa’s citrus exports to China are set to become more efficient and competitive following an updated plant health protocol that introduces additional phytosanitary treatment options. 1-267213 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-private-sector-returns-to-growth-but-iran-war-clouds-outlook-pmi-shows-170756a South Africa's private sector returned to growth in March as faster output and hiring outweighed a slump in export orders and business confidence linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran, a survey showed on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. 1-267208 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/citrus-exports-set-for-modest-growth-in-2026-season-847183a South Africa’s citrus exports are expected to grow by between 3% and 5% in the 2026 season, reaching an estimated 210 to 215 million 15kg cartons, according to the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA). 1-267019 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/afreximbank-raises-2bn-with-its-biggest-ever-syndicated-loan-733522a The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) raised $2bn via a three-year dual tranche syndicated loan, its largest-ever such transaction, it said on Monday, 30 March 2026. 1-266982 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Import/Export South Africa