Origin profile · Southern Africa

South Africa

South Africa is a Southern Africa origin and SADC member supplying verified commodities through Commodity Plus — graded, inspected, and contract-ready. Commodities sourced here include Maize (Corn).

At a glance

Region
Southern Africa
Trade bloc
SADC
Commodities
1
National grades
4

Commodities sourced

National grade standards

White Maize Grade 1 (SAFEX)WM1
Maize (Corn)
White Maize Grade 2WM2
Maize (Corn)
Yellow Maize Grade 1 (SAFEX)YM1
Maize (Corn)
Yellow Maize Grade 2YM2
Maize (Corn)

Compliance

Exporters from South Africa selling into the EU, UK, and US must meet a range of regulatory regimes — including EUDR deforestation due diligence and, for minerals, OECD conflict-minerals due diligence. Commodity Plus tracks the applicable requirements and generates the statements buyers and regulators ask for.

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Source from South Africa

Verified supply from South Africa, inspected at origin.

Frequently asked

What commodities does South Africa export?
Commodities sourced from South Africa on Commodity Plus include Maize (Corn).
Which trade region and bloc is South Africa in?
South Africa is in Southern Africa and a member of SADC.