Vietnam is back buying South African maize in a big way
South Africa has seen a significant increase in maize exports to Vietnam during the start of the 2026-27 marketing year. Analysts expect total exports to reach 3 million tonnes due to a record harvest of 17.1 million tonnes.
Why it matters
Agricultural trade dynamics between South Africa and the Far East are critical for regional economic stability and global food supply chains.
Wandile Sihlobo Jun 07, 2026 Share It remains encouraging to see Vietnam buying so much of South Africa’s maize in the new 2026-27 year. For much of the past year, we didn’t enjoy much demand from the Far East; the big buyers were the neighbouring countries.
The report relies on trade data and economic analysis without partisan framing.
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