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Collected on 28 July 2026
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Potential import of South African table grapes, pears, and apples via Port of Virginia
There is potential for South African table grapes, pears, and apples to be imported into the USA through the Port of Virginia, which could open a new trade route for these fruits.
The potential import of SA table grapes, pears and apples through the Port of Virginia.
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/government-pledges-support-fruit-exporting-sector
Market access for South African avocadoes in the USA
Negotiations are nearing completion to allow South African avocadoes to be exported to the USA, which would open a new export route for avocado producers across the country.
Speaking at the official opening of the summit Zokwana announced that current negotiations are in the final stages for extended access to citrus, as well as for avocadoes to the USA.
Extended access to the USA market for citrus fruit
South Africa is seeking wider access to the US market for citrus fruit, which is currently limited to exports from the Western Cape Province. This opportunity allows producers outside the Western Cape to export citrus to the USA once the expanded access is approved.
Speaking at the official opening of the summit Zokwana announced that current negotiations are in the final stages for extended access to citrus, as well as for avocadoes to the USA.
Access to the USA market for South African litchis
South Africa has recently been granted access to export litchis to the USA, enabling producers to begin exporting this fruit to a major international market.
The recently awarded access for SA litchis to the USA;
