South Africa's agricultural sector is urged to penetrate the Chinese market more effectively, as its exports currently account for only 0.4% of China's total agricultural imports.
With China's growing demand for diverse agricultural products, South Africa has a significant opportunity to enhance its export volume, particularly in fruits, nuts, and wine. However, challenges such as high import tariffs and phytosanitary restrictions hinder access. Strategic engagement and improved trade agreements are essential for unlocking this potential and boosting South Africa's agricultural exports to China[2][4].
Citations:
[1] https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3270632/china-looks-south-african-food-exports-way-reducing-reliance-us-and-australia
[2] https://theconversation.com/south-african-agriculture-needs-to-crack-the-chinese-market-how-to-boost-exports-238082
[3] https://agritrop.cirad.fr/600989/1/ID600989.pdf
[4] https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-increases-imports-china
[5] https://english.news.cn/20240618/8f46a0bb576a49c5b1376dcfef4dfae9/c.html
[6] https://www.rvskvv.net/images/II-Year-II-Sem_Agri-Marketing_ANGRAU_20.04.2020.pdf
[7] https://www.fao.org/4/w3240e/W3240E01.htm
[8] https://www.jiwaji.edu/pdf/ecourse/management/overview%20of%20agricultural%20marketing.pdf