South Africa's Maize Harvest to Decrease by 22% in 2023/2024 Season

The South African maize harvest for the 2023/2024 season is anticipated to be 22% lower than the previous season, the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) revealed. The revised forecast estimates a total harvest of 12.8 million metric tons, with 6.08 million tons of white maize and 6.72 million tons of yellow maize.

The South African maize harvest for the 2023/2024 season is projected to drop by 22%, according to the government's Crop Estimates Committee (CEC). The CEC's eighth summer crop forecast anticipates the 2024 harvest to total 12.8 million metric tons, a significant decrease from the previous season's 16.43 million tons.

In a previous estimate issued on Aug. 28, the 2024 maize harvest was predicted to be 13.06 million tons. This latest revision underscores a sharper decline.

The upcoming harvest is expected to comprise 6.08 million tons of white maize, intended for human consumption, and 6.72 million tons of yellow maize, primarily used in animal feed.

(With inputs from agencies.)