Agriculture | Is there untapped potential in the Chinese market?

A general view of heavy snowfall on a road to Harrismith from Sterkfontein dam on September 21, 2024. 
 
Large parts of the country have experienced a substantial drop in temperatures and heavy rain.
File: View of the South African flag with a magnifying glass.

 
The El-Nino-induced drought has hit the southern Africa region hard, leaving many people and animals in rural Zimbabwe in serious need of water.
JOHANNESBURG – Despite South Africa’s growth in the agricultural sector since 1994, there remains untapped potential, particularly in the Chinese market.  
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China’s massive population and agricultural trade deficit, offers an opportunity for South African exporters.
However, challenges such as high import tariffs hinder progress.  
Senior economist at Grain SA, Corne Louw discussed this with eNCA.