Exports of white and yellow maize increaseWhite maize exports for the 2017/2018 marketing year are projected at 860,000 tonnes, which represents an increase of 46.40% compared to the 587,423 tonnes of the previous marketing year. Yellow maize exports are projected at 1,330 million tonnes, which represents a significant increase of 203.04% compared to the 438,879 tonnes of the previous marketing year. Couleur via pixabay In the period from 29 April to 3 November 2017, progressive white maize exports amount to 502,421 tonnes. Major countries of white maize exports from South Africa: 2017/18 marketing year• Kenya: 49.21% or 247,250 tonnes There were no imports of white maize for the above mentioned period. From 29 April to 3 November 2017, progressive yellow maize exports amount to 975,800 tonnes. Major countries of yellow maize exports from South Africa: 2017/18 marketing year• Japan: 52.78% or 514,988 tonnes There were no imports of yellow maize for the abovementioned period. |