The citrus industry is a cornerstone of South Africa’s agricultural exports, accounting for 54% of the country’s total fruit shipments. Citrus fruits are key contributors to the economy, with 81% of the total production value derived from exports, and oranges making up 70% of the volume. In his latest report, Justin Chadwick, CEO of the […]
The South African agricultural community stands to benefit significantly if the country maintains its inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Recently, South Africa has been actively lobbying the United States to reauthorize AGOA before its expiration next year, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the country’s continued participation in this preferential trade […]
According to a recent Reuters report, a bipartisan initiative in the U.S. Senate proposes to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 2041. AGOA, established in 2000, is a U.S. trade policy designed to promoting economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa by granting eligible countries duty-free access to American markets for a wide range […]
