South Africa Inbound Trade Mission

South Africa, with a population of approximately 54 million people, has a market-oriented economy, well-developed infrastructure, and a growing consumer demand for value-added foods. It is highly diversified and self-sufficient in primary foods, except for wheat, oilseeds, and rice, and has a well-developed processed food sector and competitive horticulture sector. South Africa is a net exporter of agricultural, fish, and forestry products, exporting approximately $67 billion in 2015, down from $91 billion in 2014. However, limitations in some of South Africa’s agro-processing sectors combined with increasing consumer demand, has driven import growth for consumer-oriented foods/beverages.

Southern U.S. consumer-oriented/value-added foods have the best prospects in the South African market. According to USDA export data, the top 10 consumer-oriented products exported from the United States to South Africa were: poultry meat & products (including eggs), prepared food, condiments & sauces, dairy products, processed fruit, chocolate & cocoa products, non-alcoholic beverages (ex. juices, coffee, tea), tree nuts, dog & cat food, and beef & beef products.

Fee Includes:

Pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with South African buyers at the 21st Americas Food and Beverage Show

• Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the company.
• This activity is in conjunction with the Taiwan and Brazil inbound Missions. If there is interest to meet with buyers from these markets, click on the registration under related events.

Refund Cancellation Date: No refunds for cancellation after July 31, 2018