South Africa's Maize Harvest Projected to Drop by 19% in 2023/2024

The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) of South Africa forecasts a 19% decrease in maize harvest for the 2023/2024 season. The estimated production is projected to be 13.33 million metric tons, down from 16.43 million tons the previous season. The harvest will include 6.348 million tons of white maize and 6.986 million tons of yellow maize.

The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) of South Africa has projected a significant 19% decrease in the country's maize harvest for the 2023/2024 season. According to their sixth summer crop forecast, production is expected to reach 13.33 million metric tons, a drop from the 16.43 million tons harvested the season before.

The previous estimate, issued on June 27, had placed the upcoming maize harvest slightly higher at 13.405 million tons.

The forecast indicates that the harvest will consist of 6.348 million tons of white maize, primarily for human consumption, and 6.986 million tons of yellow maize, mainly used in animal feed.

(With inputs from agencies.)