In terms of the possible benefits of the re-opening of the Chinese economy on South African agriculture, the effects could be direct and indirect. Direct benefits would stem from increased opportunities for the products that we export a sizable share of to China. Indirect benefits would arise out of an increase in global agricultural commodity prices underpinned by strong demand from What are the for South African implications agriculture?
China, even though direct trade between China and South Africa for those specific products might be limited. Here two examples would be corn and soybeans.
Exports of agricultural products to China are dominated by horticultural products (% of value) likely to benefit from pent-up demand
15.6
Maize
0.2
Other
2.5
Citrus
39.5
5.2
Table Grapes
7.4
Beef
Nuts
Apples
29.5
Citrus Nuts Beef Table Grapes Apples Maize Other
Source: Trademap, 2023
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