The South African table grape and raisin industry is gearing up for a massive 2026 season, with the Orange River Valley expected to produce 85 percent of the national crop.
Orange River Producers Association chairperson Gabriel Viljoen says that despite the challenges from international markets, producers have agreed to split a 30 percent United States export tariff with American buyers to ensure fruit continues to flow to the States.
Export tariff of 30 to the USA is still there on board and weve met up with our buyers on that side to take the 30. They will pay the 15 and the producers will pay the other 15, just to keep the door open and the fruit flowing to the USA.
