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Maize import volumes reflect drought impact

South Africa has become a net importer of maize for the first time in 12 years. The South African Grain Information Service reported yesterday that 1330 tonnes of white maize had been imported from the US last week. The last time maize was imported from the US was in April 2004, where 32937 tonnes were brought in, Times Live reports. According to Grain SA, South Africa may need to import 3.8 million tonnes of yellow and white maize this year to make up for the local supplies lost due to the drought.  Please follow and like us:

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CT expects 123% increase in dry bulk

e Port of Cape Town is set for a massive increase in dry bulk volumes due to the ongoing drought in the country. According to port manager Sipho Nzuza an increase of at least 123% is expected for the dry bulk terminal this year. “This is due to the expected increase in agricultural imports due to the drought effect.” According to the Western Cape department of economic opportunities, estimates are that the national agricultural production has declined by more than 42%. “It has been estimated that we will need to import 750 000 tons of maize because of the decline […]

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