Weekly Grain Market Overview | 07 May 2025
The spot price for white maize drops to R4550 per ton, with the July price lower at R4337. The yellow maize spot price drops to R4250, with the July price lower at R4177 per ton. T
Stay informed with expert insights, industry trends, and in-depth analysis on key agricultural topics.
The spot price for white maize drops to R4550 per ton, with the July price lower at R4337. The yellow maize spot price drops to R4250, with the July price lower at R4177 per ton. T
Last week, the national average weaner calf price for calves between 200 and 250 kilograms remained mostly sideways and is now trading at R36.69 per kilogram, with “out-the-h
Shifting our focus to the fruit markets, the average banana price traded 1% lower on R10.15 per kilogram or R183 per 18kg box and is now 38% higher than a year ago. I think we can
🏆 Biggest Winner: Cucumbers – Prices surged by 24%, driven by short-term supply constraints and stable demand. This sharp increase makes cucumbers the standout gainer for the
Last week, the national average weaner calf price for calves between 200 and 250 kilograms increased by more than 6% and now trades at R37.15 per kilogram. “Out-of-hand” or dir
The average onion price increased sharply to R87.12 per 10kg last week and is now 1% lower compared a year ago. We are still seeing 44% less volumes on the markets than last year t
The average banana price traded 1% lower on R10.27 per kilogram or R185 per 18kg box and is now 39% higher than a year ago. I think we can see a slight dip in the price at the midd
The spot month white maize price drops to R4655 per ton, with the July price higher at R4384. The yellow maize spot price drops to R4350, with the July price lower at R4269 per ton
Shifting our focus to the fruit markets, the average banana price traded 6% higher on R10.49 per kilogram or R189 per 18kg box and is now 12% lower than a year ago. Apple pr
Dr Johnny van der Merwe
+27 (0)73 140 2698
info@amtrends.co.za
