South Africa strikes deal with EU to release tons of oranges stuck at harbours
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says it has struck a deal with the European Union, which means that South African citrus
TFSA supports trade across and beyond Southern Africa
We target our support at firms that are exporting or near export ready with an emphasis on promoting women’s participation in export trade
Who we are
Trade Forward South Africa supports the SACU+M business community to grow regional and international export trade. Use the TFSA Trade and Information Hub to start or boost your exports. Connect to the latest information and support. Follow the steps below.
What we can do for you
Export Readiness
Is your business ready to export? Use this tool to determine your export readiness and to identify areas that you still need to address to get there.
Identify Markets
What markets have the highest potential for your products? Use these ITC tools to rank and calculate your export potential in global markets.
Trading Prices
Identify where your competitors are and compare your potential prices in target export markets. These ITC tools use global trade data for indicated value by product and by country.
Finding Buyers
Who are your potential buyers? Listings from the Kompass International Trade Directory help you identify importers and distributors in your target markets.
Standards and Processes
What are the compliance requirements your product must meet to enter your target export markets? These tools help you identify customs, duties, taxes, rules, regulations and standards by region and by country.
Latest News
South Africa strikes deal with EU to release tons of oranges stuck at harbours
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says it has struck a deal with the European Union, which means that South African citrus
August 10, 2022
Brazil business engagement promotes Namibia as the preferred and shortest trade route into Southern Africa
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) embarked on a business development mission to Brazil in July as part of its ongoing efforts to promote Namibia
August 10, 2022
Mozambique: Direct train link to Eswatini to boost cross-border trade
Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) have signed an agreement for the “direct train connections”, an instrument that will strengthen the circulation of goods,
August 9, 2022
South Africa will have lots of olive oil, table olives to go around this year after a bountiful crop
South Africa’s extra virgin olive oil and table olive producers expect to produce excellent volumes, following a bountiful harvest from its latest season which kicked
August 5, 2022
How agri-tech can be game-changer in your agribusiness
Technology continues to transform industries globally as the trend towards digitising operations to enhance efficiency continues. According to Oxford Business Group’s Agriculture Africa Report 2021,
August 4, 2022
Botswana, SA need to reduce red-tape to allow for greater trade: Business Botswana
Business Botswana president Gobusamang Keebine says both Botswana and South Africa’s governments need to reduce red-tape and bureaucratic processes to allow for greater trade and
August 3, 2022
“We need to gain a better understaanding on the regulatory side in the green technology and renewables sector. It is critically important that we clarify the local regulatory framework and give investors the confidence and incentive to enter the South African market. The impact of us understanding that marketplace and the competencies of South African businesses means that we can increase our exports significantly.”
Chiboni EvansCEO South African Electronical Export Council (SAEEC) 
“The fact that TFSA is very cognisant of gender is really a hugely exciting part of the programme. There is the prospect of real benefits to women in trade, including rural women. If this programme has an impact on alleviating poverty by bringing more women into the value chains, offering them a better lifestyle, then that is a massive positive effect.”
Duncan BonnetDirector Market Access and Research, Africa House 
"This process we undertook with TFSA of looking at what is needed to enter the European market has been a real eye opener for us, it really helped us highlight where our gaps are in terms of compliance with regulations and standards. Now we have something constructive to work towards.”
Sally PauletProduction Manager, HIK Abalone Farm, South Africa 
“The aquaculture sector in Mozambique is very small and under-developed. TFSA is working with AMAQUA and other associations and organisations to put in some foundational blocks and build the value chain from there – none of this really exists, we pretty much have to build it all from scratch.”
Zerene HaddadSocial Impact Coordinator, Chicoa Fish FarmCEO South African Electronical Export Council (SAEEC) 
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