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South African apples first to benefit from China’s expanded zero-tariff policy

New agreement expands zero-tariff treatment to cover 53 African countries

Eswatini loses out as China eliminates African tariffs
Small citrus producing country on South Africa’s eastern border loses out as China cuts tariffs on African imports
South Africa projects 209mn-carton citrus crop
The country’s total citrus export forecast is up 5mn on last year’s final figure of 203.9mn cartons
Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026
WCO warns of impact of Middle East war on logistics and access, as well as cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers
War ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
Te Mata Exports rebrands to MG Group Exports
New identity aligns the exporter with its majority shareholder, Market Gardeners, and reflects the global scale of its organisation
EU campaign for Spanish citrus moves a step closer
Intercitrus registers 2027-29 promotional campaign for the German, French, and UK markets with the European Union

War in the Middle East has disrupted exports, but South African suppliers are finding ways to send citrus and apples to the region