: “We are awaiting details of whether a delegation will follow to verify the compliance at pack houses in South Africa before shipments can start.”While the process for starting shipments may take some time to finalise, this development marks a notable achievement for the industry, coming shortly after gaining access to the Chinese market in 2023.
From the South African side, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development has already completed its pack house inspection process, and is waiting for the nod from Chinese authorities. Nevertheless, exporters say they are ready to start shipments to China as soon as they get the green light.