SA's agricultural exports amounted to US$3.9 billion in the third quarter of this year, up by 4% year on year (according to data from Trade Map).

This quarter, the products that dominated the export list were citrus, maize, apples and pears, nuts, wine, soybeans, sugar, and fruit juices. This solid export activity was both a function of improvement in volumes and prices, specifically of fruits. This more than offsets the effects of lower grains and oilseed prices, which have declined notably from their 2022 levels...