MONTHLY MARKET INFORMATION REPORT: VEGETABLES

Review period: December 2016 to December 2017

Issue: 2018/01

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Price and volume trend analysis ( in accordance with the highest to lowest volumes sold during this month)

1.1 Potatoes

1.5 Peppers 1.9 Lettuce

1.2 Onions

1.6 Carrots

1.10 Sweet Potatoes

1.3 Tomatoes 1.7 English Cucumber 1.11 Pumpkin

1.4 Butternut Squash

1.8 Cabbage

1.12 Gem Squash

2. News: activities pertaining to the domestic & international fresh produce and related

markets

INTRODUCTION

This report is a review of selected vegetable sales at the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market, the largest fresh

produce market in the Western Cape.

The review will be issued on a monthly basis and will cover trend analysis relating to prices (Rand per ton) and

volumes (tons) of the selected vegetables sold on the market, considered to be of importance due to the

area under production or marketed volumes, however the combination of selected vegetables might

change over time due to relevance.

OVERVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING INFORMATION SYSTEM (AMIS), OFFERED BY THE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (DAFF)

The Agricultural Marketing Information Systems (AMIS) is a database interface offered by the Department of

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).

The main purpose of the Agricultural Marketing Information System (AMIS) is to provide reliable & updated

information to farmers. In order to assist farmers to plan activities relating to production and marketing in a

much-informed manner.

Agricultural market information is provided for horticulture, field crops, livestock and industrial products, and

includes the following categories:

marketing prices,

grading and standard information,

annual price trends, and

marketing news (pertaining to the application procedures for import and export permits).

Click on the following website link to access the DAFF AMIS web application, or alternatively go to the web

address: http: //webapps.daff.gov.za/amis (no subscription fee payable to access system). Cell phone user

can send an SMS to *120*4040# (charged at standard SMS rates)

Please note that prices are updated at 12h00 a.m on a daily basis.

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1. PRICE AND VOLUME TREND ANALYSIS

1.1 Potatoes

Figure 1: Potatoes sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

DEVELOPMENTS ON THE CAPE TOWN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET

A total amount of 7,609 tons of potatoes were sold during the month of December 2017. This represents a 23% m/m or

2,205-ton decrease in relation to the sales captured within the previous month. This could be attributed to the reduction in

potatoes plantings both in the Ceres and the Sandveld production areas within the Western Cape Province, as a result of

the persisting drought (Fresh Plaza; January 2018). The Ceres area planted under potatoes is estimated to decline to 1/3 of

the 788 hectares generally planted on an average yearly (Fresh Plaza, January 2018; Potatoes SA, 2017). A 600-hectare

decline has been reported in the Sandveld area, compared to the previous season in which 7,200 hectares were planted

on average (Fresh Plaza, January 2017).

If the Western Cape potatoes plantings are compared to the national output - the Western Cape Province has a relatively

small contribution towards the national potatoes output (Potatoes SA, 2017). The Ceres and Sandveld regions respectively

produces a 1,5% and 14% share of the overall production within South Africa ( Potatoes SA, 2017). Subsequently, the

average price per ton of potatoes increased by 12% m/m or R415 per ton in relation to the previous month. Monthly market

prices are however expected to increase further, as output in the larger production areas within the Province are expected

to be significantly lesser. Indications are however that the shortage in volumes supplied to the Cape Town market would

be covered by supplies from other production regions in the North (Fresh Plaza, January 2018).

Quantities sold during December 2017 were 2% y/y or 123 tons higher, compared to the corresponding period in the

previous year. Whilst the average price per ton of potatoes yielded 7% y/y or R247 per ton higher, compared to the R3,513

obtained per ton of potatoes within the same period in the previous year.

Note: 1 bag of potatoes equals 10 kilogram Source: Potatoes SA & Techno Fresh, 2018

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1.2 Onions

Figure 2: Onion sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

1.3 Tomatoes

Figure 3: Tomatoes sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

Tomatoes quantities sold decreased by 17% m/m or 444 tons in relation to the previous month’s sales which

reached 2,586 tons. The slight decrease in supply of tomatoes, resulted in a 5% m/m or 398-ton increase in

the average market price per ton of tomatoes during December 2017 in relation to the previous month.

On an annual basis, sales in terms of the quantity of tomatoes sold decreased by 16% y/y or 400 tons in

relation to the same period within the previous year. Whilst the average market price obtained 2% y/y or

R170 per ton lesser compared to the R7,916 per ton obtained within the same period in the previous year.

Monthly quantities sold during December 2017, were lesser by 21% m/m or 633 tons in relation to the sales

quantity obtained during the previous month. The average market price per ton of onions experienced

upward pressure and traded 9% m/m or R358 higher per ton of onions in relation to the previous month.

This is mainly due to the short supply of onions during December 2017, brought about by the drought in the

Province (Fresh Plaza, January 2018).

On an annual basis, quantities sold were lesser by 20% y/y or 588 tons in relation to the same period within

the previous year in which a total of 2,975 tons were sold. In previous issues, it has been reported that the

drought within the Western Cape contributed largely towards changes in the onion market, due to lesser

planting and subsequent smaller yields being realised within the current onion marketing season. It is thus

no surprise that average market price significantly increased by 67% y/y or R1,726 per ton in relation to the

corresponding period last year when it reached R2,387 per ton as compared to the Dec2017 market price

of R4,307 per ton.

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1.4 Butternut Squash

Figure 4: Butternut Squash sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

1.5 Peppers

Figure 5: Peppers sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

Pepper volumes sold during December 2017, reached 744 tons which translates into a 14% m/m or 89-ton

increase in sales if compared to the 655 tons sold during the previous month. The responsiveness of the average

market price is depicted by the 23% m/m or R2,600 per ton decrease obtained during December 2017, which

resulted in a ton of peppers to trade at R8,621 on average.

On an annual basis, sales quantities decreased by less than 1% y/y if compared to the same period within the

previous year. Whilst, the average market price per ton of peppers traded lower by 6% y/y or R513 per ton,

compared to the R9,134 per ton obtained within the same period in the previous year.

Butternut squash volumes sold during December 2017, increased by 29% m/m or 190 tons if compared to the

previous month’s sales of 664 tons. Accordingly, the average market price responded indifferently as it

decreased by 29% m/m or R1,562 per ton in relation to the previous month as the Dec2017 average market

price reached R3,781 per ton.

On an annual basis, sales volumes declined by 23% y/y or 160 tons during December 2017 in relation to the

corresponding period last year. On the other hand, average market prices declined by 6% y/y or R257 per ton

if compared to the same period within the previous year.

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1.6 Carrots

Figure 6: Carrots sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

1.7 English Cucumber

Figure 7: English Cucumber sales on the Cape Town Fresh Product Market

A total of 725 tons of carrots was sold during December 2017, which is 17% m/m or 153 tons lesser in relation to

the previous month’s sales which peaked at 878 tons. The average market price responsiveness to the change

in supply during December 2017 resulted in a slight increase of 2% m/m or R58 per ton, as it reached R2,509

per ton.

On an annual basis, sales quantities increased by 6% y/y or 38 tons in relation to the corresponding period last

year. Whilst the average market price per ton decreased by a further 4% y/y or R94 per ton in relation to the

same period, which can be attributed to the increases in supply within the past few months.

English cucumber sales amounted to 345 tons which is 10% m/m or 37 tons lesser than the sales recorded during

the previous month. Due to increased demand associated within December and the shortage experienced

during the corresponding period, average market prices was pushed upwards by 67% m/m or R4,000 per ton as

it traded at R10,009 per ton in relation to the R6,008 per ton obtained within the previous month.

On an annual basis, supply to the market was associated with a slight decrease in sales of about 1% y/y or 5

tons if compared to the same period in the previous year. Whilst, the average market price per ton remained

more or less the same within the R10,000 per ton range if compared to the same period in the previous year.

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1.8 Cabbage

Figure 8: Cabbage sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

1.9 Lettuce

Figure 9: Lettuce sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

A total of 307 tons were sold during December 2017, which translates to a relatively small change compared to

the previous month. However, the average market price per ton of lettuce shifted upwards by 64% m/m or R2,184

per ton as it traded on R5,604 per ton if compared to the R3,420 obtained per ton of lettuce within the previous

month.

On an annual basis, volumes sold during December 2017 decreased by 33% y/y or 151 tons if compared to the

corresponding period in the previous year. Whilst the average market price per ton of lettuce traded higher by

38% y/y or R1,534 per to, compared to R4,070 obtained per ton in the same period last year.

Cabbage volumes sold during December 2017, amounted to 340 tons which is 36% m/m or 191 tons lesser than

the sale volumes recorded within the previous month. Irrespective of the supply to the market during the

mentioned period, the average market price also decreased by 18% m/m or R336 per ton and traded on R1,585

per ton.

On an annual basis, volumes sold on the market decreased by 3% y/y or 10 tons if compared to the sales

recorded for the corresponding month in the previous year. Whilst the average market price remained more or

less unchanged at R1,584 per ton if compared to the same period within the previous year.

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1.10 Sweet Potatoes

Figure 10: Sweet Potatoes sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

1.11 Pumpkin

Figure 11: Pumpkin sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

Sweet potatoes volumes decreased by 43% m/m or 235 tons during December 2017, compared to the previous

month when a total of 550 tons were sold. Subsequently, the average market price per ton increased by 25%

m/m or 756 tons if compared to the R2,974 obtained per ton during the previous month.

On an annual basis, sale volumes were 47% y/y or 101 tons higher than the sales volumes recorded for the

corresponding period in the previous year. Subsequently, the average market price per ton traded 33% y/y or

R1,869 per ton in relation to the same period in the previous year.

Pumpkin volumes traded reached 283 tons, translating to 25% m/m or 56-ton increase in relation to the sale

volumes recorded in the previous month. The average market price per ton of pumpkin traded lower by 47%

m/m or R2,121 per ton, as it traded at R2,426 per ton.

On an annual basis, 21% y/y or 73 tons lesser was sold on the market during December 2017 compared to the

previous year. Whilst the average market price per ton traded 34% y/y or R1,236 per ton lower than the same

period in the previous year.

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1.12 Gem Squash

Figure 12: Gem Squash sales on the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market

Gem squash volumes reached 260 tons, which translates to a 37% m/m or 70-ton increase in relation to the

previous month. However, the substantial increase in volumes sold on the market resulted in further downward

pressure on the average market price during December 2017. Subsequently, the monthly average price

declined by 50% m/m or R2,538 per ton.

On an annual basis, volumes sold on the market decreased by 11% y/y or 31 tons if compared to the sales

recorded within the same period last year. Regardless if the lower volumes sold on the market, average market

prices simultaneously also decreased by 10% y/y or R292 per ton.

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TABLE 1: TREND ANALYSIS OF NICHE VEGETABLES TRADED ON THE CAPE TOWN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET:

DECEMBER 2017

PRODUCT NAME: ( in order for the highest to lowest

volumes sold during this month)

AVERAGE TONS

TRADED FOR

DECEMBER 2017:

(tons)

(A-Z)

CHANGE IN THE

AVERAGE TONS

TRADED FOR

DECEMBER 2017:

(m/m)

AVERAGE PRICE

OBTAINED FOR

DECEMBER 2017:

(Rand per ton)

CHANGE IN THE

AVERAGE PRICE

MARKETED FOR

DECEMBER 2017:

(m/m)

13. Sweetcorn 105 63% R9 316 -34%

14. Baby Marrow 99 -7% R7 667 -32%

15. Beetroot 95 -8% R4 479 39%

16. Cauliflower 87 -46% R8 048 31%

17. Green beans 85 -27% R13 268 39%

18. Brinjals /Eggplant 79 13% R11 065 31%

19. Broccoli 62 -26% R8 058 -11%

20. Spring Onion 22 8% R6 305 1%

21. Spinach 19 -34% R8 414 15%

22. Leeks 15 3% R3 028 6%

23. Hubbard Squash 13 11% R1 980 -28%

24. Mushroom 10.5 -42% R43 441 1%

25. Patty Pans 3.8 88% R14 710 -34%

26. Radish 2.5 7% R12 324 -1%

27. Marrow 1.6 -63% R2 283 -63%

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2. WEATHER ADVISORY ON THE 2017/2018 SUMMER SEASON, DECEMBER 2017

During the course of November 2017, below-

normal vegetation activity was signalled in the

Western Cape and Free State, whilst other areas

such as the Eastern Cape, Limpopo,

Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal also pointed

towards lower vegetation activity (DAFF, 2018).

Dry conditions are however still prevalent in the

Western Cape Province. The persisting drought

conditions continue although some rainfall has

been received, whilst lesser water is available for

agricultural activities (DAFF, 2018). Subsequently,

cereal crop production did not perform well in the

production areas such as the Overberg district

due to slight changes in the overall production (DAFF, 2018). Areas such as the Swartland and Southern Cape,

however, resulted in much distressing crop production being realised (DAFF, 2018). As opposed to crop production,

livestock production continues to suffer from the prevailing drought and seems to worsen even more due to veld

conditions deteriorate (DAFF, 2018).

On 29 January 2018, the overall the average level of major dams within the Western Cape decreased to 24.5% y/y

in 2017 from 38.1% within the corresponding period within the previous year of 2016 and 25.3% w/w compared to the

same period last week (DWS as cited on Elsenburg, 2018). The two largest dams, namely the Theewaterskloof (479.3

million cubic meters) and the Brandvlei (286.1 million cubic meters) respectively stood at 13.1% and 16.6% full on 29

January 2018, compared 33.6% and 31.5% during the corresponding period last year (DWS as cited by Elsenburg,

2017). Alternatively, visit the Elsenburg Website at http://www.elsenburg.com/agri-tools/western-cape-dam-levels to

obtain the most recent update on dam levels within the Western Cape (Elsenburg, 2017).

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), has consolidated data from five leading international weather

agencies for 2015, 2016 and 2017 and have been confirmed this three years as the warmest on record ( Business day,

2018). This is a result of the warming effect of El Nino, while 2017 was the reported as the warmest non-El Nino year

beating 2015 by less than “ one-hundredth of a degree” (Business Day, 2018).

Strategies to mitigate climatic change and related disasters

A comprehensive list of strategies can be retrieved from the monthly NAC Advisory report issued by DAFF:

Climate Change and Disaster Management. Access the mentioned list from the following websites:

www.daff.gov.za and www.agis.agric.za .

Request weather warning notifications from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture: Sustainable Resource

Management, Disaster Risk Management, by forwarding an email to Mrs. Zaibu Arai to ZaibuA@elsenburg.com

or alternatively call (021) 808-5368.

Source: DAFF National Agro-meteorological Committee (NAC) Advisory, 2018.

Additional sources of information regarding climatic conditions, can be obtained in the monthly Agri-Outlook

reports

Click here to view the monthly Agri-outlook reports. The Agri-outlook report provides a summative overview of

both climatic and agricultural conditions in the Western Cape, through reference to information regarding the

rainfall, temperatures, dam levels, plant growth conditions as well as climatic forecast within a particular period.

Alternatively visit the Elsenburg Website at www.elsenburg.com and go to Agri-tools, followed by Agri-

Outlook (Elsenburg, 2018).

Figure 13: VCI Map for November 2017 (DAFF, 2017)

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3. NEWS: ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO THE DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE AND RELATED

MARKETS

3.1 Revised minimum wage for employees in the farm and forestry sector

Sectoral determination 13, is the legislation which depicts the minimum wages, working hours, number of leave

days and the termination rules of individuals employed within the agricultural sector including the forestry sector

(DoL, 2018). The revised minimum wage is effective as from 01 March 2018, with the following changes depicted

in the below table;

monthly wage will change from R3001.13 to R3169.19,

weekly wage will change from R692.62 to R731.41,

daily wage will change from R138.52 to R146.28,

hourly wage will change from R16.25 to R15.39 (Department of Labour, 2018).

3.2 Onion shortage anticipated to worsen in the coming months

Lower production volumes are experienced, as a result of the drought within the Western Cape Province (Fresh

Plaza, January 2018). The water shortages have resulted in lesser plantings and ultimately a smaller crop

available on market floors (Fresh Plaza, January 2018). Even though market prices have already started to

increase, market expectations are that conditions will worsen between March and June, and especially more

so during the Easter period when demand is generally much higher compared to normalised conditions (Fresh

Plaza, 2018).

3.3 Onion plantings: cultivation shift from seedling to seed

About 98% of onion production is grown from seedlings, as a result of the vulnerability and the high degree of

risk associated with young onion plants with respect to weeds and wind damage (Farmer’s Weekly, 19 January

2018). Subsequent increases in production cost are compelling commercial farming enterprises such as the Du

Toit farming group, to conduct trials such as growing onions from seed rather than seedlings (Farmer’s Weekly,

19 January 2018). The trail is however confined to brown onions due to it being less sensitive to the mentioned

risk factors and thus the trail excludes red onions, shallots and Cipollini onions (Farmer’s Weekly, 19 January 2018).

The recent article in the Farmer’s weekly (19 January 2018), indicated that planting preparation for this two

methods of cultivation is very similar. However, there are significant changes in the planting dates as the seed

has to be planted in June whilst seedlings are only planted between August and October depending on the

climatic conditions and the cultivar planted (Farmer’s Weekly, 19 January 2018). Within the Western Cape

Province, intermediate growers are generally suitable however it is stipulated that day length and temperature

has a huge influence on the bulb formation of onions (Farmer’s Weekly, 19 January 2018). Crop rotation takes

place on a 4 season cycle between onion, potatoes, wheat or triticale followed by a resting period to prevent

the build-up of soil pathogens and the reduction of weeds (Farmer’s Weekly, 19 January 2018). A preventative

spraying program is catered towards the climatic conditions as well as the stage of production (Farmer’s Weekly,

19 January 2018). In addition, regular scouting occurs to pro-actively prevent the spread of disease and pests

Source: Department of Labour, 2018

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whilst harvesting generally occurs from December and concludes in February (Farmer’s Weekly, 19 January

2018).

3.4 Oversupply in the tomatoes domestic market

Conducive growing conditions in the northern parts of South Africa has resulted in the oversupply of tomatoes

(Fresh Plaza, 2018). The increased supply to the market has however been met by subdued consumer demand

and hence production volumes are selling at a much slower pace through marketing channels than anticipated

(Fresh Plaza, 2018). Due to the warmer weather experienced, the produce has a higher risk of rotting and

subsequently, the produce has a much shorter shelf life which has implications on the marketability of the

product ( Fresh Plaza, 2018).

3.5 Mauritius importation of vegetables to increase, due to severe rainfall

Heavy rainfall in Mauritius has affected local vegetable production since the start of January 2018 (Fresh Plaza,

2018). It is estimated that about 75% of the local vegetable production is affected, and it is anticipated that it

would take about 3 months to revive and normalise the industry (Fresh Plaza, 2018). Mauritius is thus importing

vegetables from South Africa, India and Egypt to cover the shortage in supply (Fresh Plaza, 2018).

Below is a depiction of South Africa’s vegetable exports to Mauritius, in table 2 presented under HS07 Edible

vegetables, certain roots and tubers. South Africa exported vegetables under HS07 to the value of USD2,14

million which represents 18% growth in exports per annum over the 5 year period ending in 2016( ITC, 2018).

However, Mauritius can be characterised as a relatively small market player, as it only had a 1% share in the

South African vegetable market ( ITC, 2018).

Table 2: Trade between South Africa and Mauritius in 2016: South Africa's exports to Mauritius

Product: 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers

Ran

kin

g

Product Code

Product Label Value in 2016, USD thousand

Annual growth in value

between 2012-2016, %, p.a.

Share in South Africa's

exports, %

Equivalent ad valorem tariff faced by South

Africa

1 70999 Fresh or chilled vegetables n.e.s. 749 15 4 0

2 70610 Fresh or chilled carrots and turnips 436 118 5 0

3 70951 Fresh or chilled mushrooms of the genus "Agaricus" 279 5 10 0

4 70190 Fresh or chilled potatoes (excluding seed) 210 399 0 0

5 71310 Dried, shelled peas "Pisum sativum", whether or not skinned or split 100 3 0

6 71220 Dried onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared 86 1 21 0

7 70110 Seed potatoes 86 2 0

8 70200 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled 48 15 1 0

9 71010 Potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, frozen 36 143 0 0

10 70960 Fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta 26 -46 1 0

11 70310 Fresh or chilled onions and shallots 24 1 0 0

12 71090 Mixtures of vegetables, uncooked or cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, frozen 18 -35 0 0

13 70490

Fresh or chilled cabbages, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas (excluding cauliflowers, ... 13 -10 1 0

14 70690 Fresh or chilled salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots (excluding ... 12 19 0 0

15 71290

Dried vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not ... 11 -8 1 0

Source: ITC, 2018

The above table depicts the top 15 vegetables exported from South Africa to Mauritius during 2016. Fresh or

chilled vegetables not elsewhere specified is the largest vegetable exported product in terms of export value

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at USD749,000, followed by fresh or chilled carrots & turnips at USD436,000, Fresh or chilled mushrooms at

USD279,00, fresh or chilled potatoes at USD210,00 and dried or shelled peas at USD100,000 (ITC, 2018). Significant

growth in export value has been represented over the 5 past years ending 2016, in the following vegetable

groups: fresh or chilled potatoes (399% per annum), frozen potatoes (142% per annum) and fresh or chilled

carrots and turnips (118% per annum) (ITC, 2018). Whilst fresh or chilled peppers and frozen mixed vegetables

respectively declined by 46% and 35% per annum respectively over the 5 year period ending 2016 (ITC, 2018).

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4 ENERGY

4.1 Fuel Price Adjustments

The average international product price of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin increased during the period

under review, which is from 01 till 27 December 2017 by 7.8% m/m from USD62.06 to USD66.89 (DoE & OPEC,

2018). The USD/ZAR exchange rate appreciated during the review period from R14.09 to R13.23 9 (DoE, 2018).

The mentioned factors ultimately led to a lower contribution to the Basic Fuels price on the three mentioned

petroleum products (DoE, 2018).

Table 2: Fuel price adjustment effective as from Wednesday, 03 January 2018.

Product Description Numeric

adjustment

applicable to

the Coastal

parts in South

Africa

(cents per litre)

Price adjustment description Average price

applicable to the

Coastal parts of South

Africa

(cents per litre)

Petrol 93 ULP 29.00 cents per litre decrease in the

retail price

1381.00

Petrol 95 ULP & LRP 34.00 cents per litre decrease in the

retail price

1393.00

Diesel 0.05% Sulphur 22.00 cents per litre decrease in the

wholesale price

1273.63

Illuminating Paraffin (Wholesale) 28.00 cents per litre decrease in the

wholesale price

779.49

LPGAS (maximum retail price) 71.00 cents per kilogram decrease in

the maximum retail price

2165.00

Source: Department of Energy, 28 December 2017

Figure 14: OPEC reference basket price

Source: SARB, 2017

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

OPEC Reference Basket Price, quoated in USD

Source: OPEC, 2018

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The below-listed sources are acknowledged, as cited in this publication:

Business Day: www.businesslive.co.za

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: www.daff.gov.za

Department of Energy: www.energy.gov.za

Department of Labour: www.labour.gov.za

Department of Water & Sanitation: www.dwa.gov.za

Elsenburg (Western Cape Department of Agriculture): www.elsenburg.com

Farmers Weekly: www.farmersweekly.co.za

Fresh Plaza: www.freshplaza.com

International Trade Centre: www.trademap.org

KORKOM (Potatoes and Onion Committee): www.korkom.co.za

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): www.opec.org/opec

Potatoes South Africa (SA): www.potatoes.co.za

Techno Fresh CRM: www.technofresh.co.za

For more information, contact:

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture

Programme: Agricultural Economic Services

Division: Marketing and Agribusiness

Tel: 021 808 5193 or 5189

Fax: 021 808 5210

E-mail: michellesw@elsenburg.com

DISCLAIMER:

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has compiled this document and its contents. The views

expressed in this document are those of the Department of Agriculture with regard to vegetable market

information in the province unless otherwise stated. Anyone who uses this information does so at his/her

own risk. The Department of Agriculture or the author(s) therefore accepts no liability for losses incurred

resulting from the use of this information.