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title: "South Africa's agricultural product export value hits a record high, despite a significant decline in trade with the U.S"
description: "South Africa's agricultural product export total reached USD 15.1 billion in 2025, setting an annual historical record, a 10% increase from the previous year. Despite a 39% sharp decline in exports to"
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published_at: "2026-02-09T18:59:03.000Z"
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# South Africa's agricultural product export value hits a record high, despite a significant decline in trade with the U.S

> South Africa's agricultural product export total reached USD 15.1 billion in 2025, setting an annual historical record, a 10% increase from the previous year. Despite a 39% sharp decline in exports to the U.S. in the fourth quarter due to tariffs, some products received exemptions. South Africa is actively expanding its markets in Asia and Africa and has signed multiple access and tax reduction agreements with several countries

South Africa's agricultural product exports are expected to reach USD 15.1 billion in 2025, setting a historical annual record, a 10% increase from the previous year. Due to tariffs imposed by (U.S. President Trump), South Africa's exports to the U.S. plummeted by 39% in the fourth quarter, but some products (such as oranges and macadamia nuts) subsequently received exemptions. In response to tariff pressures, South Africa is actively expanding its markets in Asia and within Africa, having signed multiple access and tax reduction agreements with several countries

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